Bindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz (cellar R) 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz (cellar R)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Heathcote (Mount Camel Range), Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 94 points (2016 vintage). Producer notes and winemaking details: Bindi Wines. estimated ~13

Tasting Note
Dense, sultry black fruits with licorice, black pepper and spice; floral and savory undernotes, plush mid-palate and long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted beef and lamb, braised short ribs, charred vegetable skewers; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki steak, Korean stews.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit; wild (ambient) ferment in 1,000L open vats, partial whole‑bunch in some vintages; matured ~12 months in French oak (c.10% new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bindi (Michael Dhillon). Fruit from a high, easterly‑facing Colbinabbin block on red, rocky Cambrian soils; small production (≈800 dozen).