Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Quartz 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
James Halliday/Halliday Wine Companion 97 points; Huon Hooke (The Real Review) 98 points; Gary Walsh/The Wine Front ~93+; assorted high scores and strong press for 2022 vintage

Tasting Note
Layered and poised; stone fruits, citrus pith, nutty and spicy oak, wet stone/mineral notes and delicate florals. Silky, mouth‑filling texture with fresh acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, buttered lobster or scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, pork loin (western); miso-glazed salmon, tempura prawns, seared scallops with yuzu, sushi (cooked/torched fish) (asian).

Production Method
Whole-bunch-free, native ferment; unsettled juice sent directly to French oak; ~10 months on lees with 25–35% new oak; minimal racking, little/no fining and limited filtration.

Vineyard Info
Bindi Wines, family-run estate in Macedon Ranges (planted sites 1998). Small-production, site-driven Chardonnay from a quartz-rich parcel (approx. 0.5 ha). Michael Dhillon leads winemaking