The 2023 Bindi Block 8 Pinot Noir is a captivating expression of one of Bindi’s youngest yet most exciting single vineyards. Planted in 2016 on a quartz-rich, north-west-facing slope adjoining the renowned Block 5 vineyard, Block 8 combines remarkable fruit intensity with mineral precision. The exceptionally low yields of the cool 2023 vintage have endowed the wine with impressive concentration while preserving freshness, elegance and the transparency that define Bindi’s finest Pinot Noirs.
The bouquet is immediately inviting, opening with sweet red and dark cherry, red plum and rhubarb, followed by layers of forest undergrowth, warm brown spices and a subtle creamy richness. The aromas are both vibrant and complex, with bright fruit seamlessly interwoven with earthy, savoury nuances that become increasingly expressive as the wine opens in the glass.
On the palate, the wine is full, creamy and impeccably structured, delivering a seamless flow of silky, superfine tannins that support generous layers of red and dark fruits. Vibrant natural acidity provides energy and definition, while notes of spice, earth and crushed stone add depth and complexity. Despite its richness, the wine remains poised and refined, with an expansive texture that builds effortlessly toward an exceptionally long, persistent finish. The balance between fruit concentration and mineral freshness gives the wine both immediate appeal and outstanding ageing potential.
Although already striking in its harmony, the 2023 Block 8 Pinot Noir is built for the cellar. It is expected to improve over at least seven years, developing greater savoury complexity, textural refinement and aromatic depth while maintaining its vibrant fruit core. This vintage beautifully captures the vineyard’s unique character, offering a compelling combination of power, elegance and Burgundian-inspired finesse that places it among the standout Australian Pinot Noirs of the 2023 vintage.
