Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Quartz Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2017 vintage: 97 pts (Halliday/Campbell Mattinson), 97 pts (James Suckling), 96 pts (The Wine Front/Mike Bennie). Halliday ‘Special Value Wine’ recognition; widely praised for length and minerality

Tasting Note
Cool-climate, concentrated Chardonnay with citrus, white peach and stone fruit, roasted almond and hazelnut notes, wet-stone minerality, subtle spice and creamy lees texture. Bright acidity, mouthfilling and very long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, creamy mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled salmon. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, Cantonese-style steamed fish, richer sushi (salmon/tuna), mild Thai dishes.

Production Method
Whole-bunch press to French oak; natural (wild) fermentation without cultured yeasts; aged 10–16 months on lees in French barrels (25–35% new); limited malo; minimal racking, no fining, light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Bindi (Bill & Michael Dhillon) established 1988 on Mount Gisborne, Macedon Ranges. Small-production, terroir-focused estate using organic practices since 2005, specialising in cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from quartz-rich soils.