Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Kostas Rind Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected notes and scores: The Wine Front (Mike Bennie) 95pts on earlier vintages; The Real Review 95/100 (recent vintages); Vinous 93 (2023 commentary). often highly rated in Australian press

Tasting Note
Lean, mineral-driven Chardonnay with orange blossom, nectarine stone, almond/nutty spice and lemon/grapefruit brightness. Tight, vibrant acidity, creamy lees texture and a long, chalky, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon, pan-fried white fish, seared scallops, creamy pasta, oysters. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, salmon nigiri, lightly spiced Thai fish cakes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed (c.5% whole cluster). Native fermentation in French barriques (c.20–30% new), 10–11 months on lees, minimal malolactic, coarse filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Bindi (Dhillon family) estate in Macedon Ranges; Kostas Rind is a 1.5 ha block planted 1988. Small-production, practicing organic viticulture; estate focused on terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.