The 2024 Bindi Darshan Pinot Noir is a beautifully perfumed and refined single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Bindi in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. The Darshan vineyard was planted in 2014 as a tribute to Bindi founder Bill Darshan Singh Dhillon and sits on a west-facing, quartz-rich site planted at an unusually high density of 11,300 vines per hectare, with a section reaching an extraordinary 22,600 vines per hectare. The site is known for producing Pinot Noir defined by perfume, finesse and flowing texture, with production typically limited to only 100–150 dozen bottles per vintage.
On the palate, the 2024 is fresh, energetic and beautifully composed, showing red cherry, wild raspberry and darker red fruits alongside rose hip, black pepper, cardamom, spice and subtle earthy complexity. Fine, lacy tannins and bright acidity provide structure while retaining the wine’s graceful character, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish. The 2024 has received an impressive 97 Points from JamesSuckling.com and 96 Points from Halliday Wine Companion, further establishing Darshan among Bindi’s most exciting single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for Pinot Noir lovers who value perfume, finesse and elegance rather than sheer power. Darshan has a distinctly graceful personality compared with the deeper and more structured Block 5 and Block 8, while the 97-point James Suckling rating makes the 2024 particularly compelling. With extremely limited production and one of Australia’s most fascinating high-density Pinot Noir vineyards behind it, this is a serious bottle for both drinking and collecting. Enjoy now for its aromatic purity or cellar over the next 6–12+ years. Pair with roast duck, quail, mushroom dishes, truffle, roast chicken or finely prepared game.
