2020BindiBlock8PinotNoir

Sans Bindi is one of Australia’s most respected small estates, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of purity and finesse. The vines grow in a mix of ancient Ordovician soils and volcanic slopes in the Macedon Ranges, farmed with sustainable, low-intervention methods and intensive handwork. In the winery, natural fermentations, long lees ageing, and gentle handling capture the seasonal expression of this remarkable landscape.The Block 8 Pinot Noir is sourced from their newer 2016 “high-densityâ€?vineyard planting. This block is planted with 8,888 vines (composed of 7 different clones) and is the eighth block established at Bindi. It includes a section of “Crazyâ€?22,600 vines per hectare experimental section, truly pushing the limits of extreme viticulture. Fruit is fermented in open vats and matured in French oak barrels of which 50% are new for a period of 15-17 months.The 2020 Block 8 carries its hallmark darker fruit profile, lifted by red cherry fragrance and layered notes of spice, earth, and game. Expect a creamy, supple palate with smooth fruit–tannin integration that builds through the mid-palate before fanning out into a long finish. Further complexity is likely to develop with time, with excellent cellaring potential over the next decade.Alc. 12.5%