Bindi Wines is a famed Macedon Ranges producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of the highest class. The outstanding Quartz Chardonnay and Original Vineyard and Block 5 Pinot Noirs are among the best Australian examples of the two great Burgundy grapes.
While the focus at Bindi is very much on matters Chardonnay and Pinot Noir related, a Shiraz is also produced under the Pyrette label. Made from Heathcote fruit, it eschews the power and excesses of alcohol that mark some Heathcote wines.
The 2010 Pyrette Shiraz is a Shiraz made like a Pinot Noir, with the use of à la mode whole bunch fermentation. The resulting wine possesses a silky smooth mouthfeel, fine grained tannins revealing themselves on the finish. The wine is slightly earthbound, with suggestions of game and raspberry fruit. There’s plenty to enjoy here, and upside potential for medium term cellaring.
2010 PYRETTE SHIRAZ
Producer: Bindi Wines
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Heathcote, Victoria
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $39.99
Date tasted: 25 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright cerise, fading slightly at the rim. Touch of bottle stink blows away to reveal white pepper, raspberry/boysenberry ripple, morello cherry, earth in the background. Dry, medium bodied, savoury, quite gamey and meaty, raspberry. Very supple, plush and refined, sensual even. Not as rich, ripe or power-packed as some Heathcote Shiraz. One would imagine that it could have been picked earlier than many others as well.
Score: 16.5+/20
While the focus at Bindi is very much on matters Chardonnay and Pinot Noir related, a Shiraz is also produced under the Pyrette label. Made from Heathcote fruit, it eschews the power and excesses of alcohol that mark some Heathcote wines.
The 2010 Pyrette Shiraz is a Shiraz made like a Pinot Noir, with the use of à la mode whole bunch fermentation. The resulting wine possesses a silky smooth mouthfeel, fine grained tannins revealing themselves on the finish. The wine is slightly earthbound, with suggestions of game and raspberry fruit. There’s plenty to enjoy here, and upside potential for medium term cellaring.
2010 PYRETTE SHIRAZ Producer: Bindi Wines
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Heathcote, Victoria
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $39.99
Date tasted: 25 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright cerise, fading slightly at the rim. Touch of bottle stink blows away to reveal white pepper, raspberry/boysenberry ripple, morello cherry, earth in the background. Dry, medium bodied, savoury, quite gamey and meaty, raspberry. Very supple, plush and refined, sensual even. Not as rich, ripe or power-packed as some Heathcote Shiraz. One would imagine that it could have been picked earlier than many others as well.
Score: 16.5+/20
No comments:
Post a Comment