Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Quartz Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97/100; Campbell Mattinson (Halliday) 97/100; Mike Bennie (The Wine Front) 96/100; Oliver's/Wine merchants 95–96 range (multiple reviewers)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and stone fruits (lemon, lime, white peach) with flinty wet‑stone minerality, cream, spice and toasted almond/hazelnut. Vibrant acidity, saline lift and a long, focused, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled prawns, creamy pasta, seared scallops, aged cheddar; Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, sushi (toro), tempura prawns, pork belly with ginger‑scallion.

Production Method
Pressed to barrel, small SO2 after press, native (wild) fermentation in French oak; aged ~10–12 months on lees in French barrels (≈35% new); minimal additions, bottled early March.

Vineyard Info
Bindi Wines (Macedon estate) under Michael Dhillon. Small, cool‑climate single‑vineyard producer crafting Burgundian‑style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from quartz‑rich soils; tiny production.