Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Kostas Rind Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion (Jane Faulkner) 96 pts; Huon Hooke (The Real Review) 96 pts; The Wine Front (Mike Bennie) 95 pts; Winepilot 96 pts; 0–14. 2%

Tasting Note
Bright lemon, lime and grapefruit with nectarine, white florals, chalky mineral and almond-meal notes; subtle biscuity oak, creamy texture, racy acidity and a long, focused, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, crab, lobster, creamy pasta, pork belly, soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger & soy, Thai green papaya salad, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; tray-pressed, native (wild) yeast fermentation in French oak (c.20–25% new); 10–11 months on lees with minimal malo-lactic conversion; light filtration then bottling.

Vineyard Info
Bindi (Dhillon family) estate in Macedon Ranges; Kostas Rind block planted 1988. Small-batch production (c.300–600 dozen); Michael Dhillon leads winemaking.