Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Kostas Rind Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by critics across releases — Halliday (Jane Faulkner) 95 pts (2023); James Suckling 96 (2023); Vinous 93 (2023)

Tasting Note
Vibrant cool‑climate Chardonnay: lemon/grapefruit zest, white peach, orange blossom, struck flint, cashew/almond and subtle creamy lees. Chalky minerality, taut acidity and fine, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, creamy pasta, seared scallops, oysters, grilled white fish. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, richer sushi/nigiri, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, Cantonese-style seafood.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster press, native yeast fermentation in French barriques (≈20–30% new). Aged 8–10 months on lees with minimal malolactic conversion; coarse filtration and small SO₂ addition before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Boutique Bindi estate (family‑run) in the Macedon Ranges. Chardonnay planted 1988; Kostas Rind comes from a dedicated 1.5 ha block. Michael Dhillon oversees winemaking.