Bindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz (cellar R) 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz (cellar R)
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Heathcote, Victoria (Mount Camel Range)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
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: 95 points (2017, Halliday Wine Companion); cellaring/cellar‑release listings from specialist retailers

Tasting Note
Cool, spicy and satiny with cherry‑plum, dark berry, black pepper, clove, sandalwood and savoury/meaty notes. Bright acidity, plush fruit and a long, fine finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roasted beef, barbecued short ribs, braised venison. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, sichuan beef, miso‑glazed aubergine, rich yakitori.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, wild (ambient) fermentation in 1,000L open vats with partial whole‑bunch; matured ~12 months in French oak (≈10% new); minimal fining and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bindi (Michael Dhillon) from a high‑site vineyard near Colbinabbin on deep red Cambrian soils. Bindi is a small, boutique Macedon Ranges/Heathcote producer focused on terroir‑driven wines.