{"product_id":"bindi-pyrette-heathcote-shiraz-2023-750ml","title":"Bindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz 2023 is a fragrant and beautifully balanced Victorian Shiraz with dark plum, violet, sweet earth and chocolate at its core. The palate is exceptionally smooth and supple, with silky tannins, medium weight and excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll love this wine if you enjoy Shiraz with richness and flavour that never feels overly heavy. It captures the dark fruit and natural generosity of Heathcote while bringing the fragrance, freshness and finesse associated with Michael Dhillon’s winemaking. It is polished enough to enjoy now, yet structured enough to reward patient cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fragrant, savoury and finely structured Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violet, dark plum and blackberry, with sweet earth, chocolate, spice and subtle savoury notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and supple, with ripe dark fruit, gentle spice and a harmonious balance between richness and freshness. Silky tannins provide structure without making the wine feel heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and composed, with lingering plum, chocolate, earth and fine spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 91 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" id=\"tastingNote\"\u003eAn exuberant, dark red-purple; a powerful wine with charry oak dominating in this youthful stage, but underneath, a core of dark fruit spiced to the max, infused with cedar and a more exotic sandalwood note. Full bodied, with ripe, powerful tannins and some charcuterie-like reduction, appealing but clips the finish. Give this more time in the cellar to amalgamate. Jane Faulkner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with roast lamb, grilled steak, slow cooked beef, duck, mushroom dishes or aged cheddar. Its medium body and silky tannins also make it versatile enough for pork, charcuterie and generously seasoned vegetable dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Vineyards And Heathcote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit for the 2023 Pyrette comes from the Colbinabbin vineyard, which Bindi has worked with since 2001, and the Col Mountain vineyard, which became part of the blend in 2014. Bringing these two sources together gives the wine regional richness, fragrance, freshness and fine structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe established Colbinabbin parcel is positioned high on the Mount Camel Range. Its vines grow on deep red, rocky Cambrian soils across a cooler easterly facing slope. Careful harvest timing allows the fruit to develop the generous flavour expected from Heathcote while retaining vibrancy and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeathcote is renowned for Shiraz grown on ancient Cambrian soils. The region can produce deeply coloured and concentrated wines, although cooler sites and carefully selected harvest dates can bring greater perfume, energy and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Pyrette includes approximately 20 percent whole bunch fruit during fermentation. This contributes floral perfume, gentle spice and additional structure while complementing the dark fruit of the Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pyrette style is fermented with ambient yeast in 1000 litre open vats before maturation in French oak barrels, with approximately 10 percent new oak. The restrained oak influence builds texture and complexity without covering the fruit or vineyard character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Bindi Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBindi is the Dhillon family property near Gisborne in the Macedon Ranges. The estate is best known for its highly regarded Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, although the Pyrette project allows Michael Dhillon to apply Bindi’s detailed and restrained winemaking approach to Heathcote Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus is not simply on power or ripeness. Vineyard selection, careful harvest timing, ambient fermentation and restrained oak are used to create a Shiraz with regional authenticity, fragrance, vitality, finesse and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz 2023 is smooth and harmonious enough to enjoy now, particularly after decanting. It should improve for around eight years from vintage and continue drinking well for many years beyond that point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellar until approximately 2031 before approaching its mature drinking window. With age, expect the plum and violet characters to develop towards leather, dried herbs, earth, cocoa and deeper savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bindi Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heathcote, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colbinabbin and Col Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fragrant and finely structured Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Bunch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ambient yeast fermentation in open vats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Michael Dhillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47820746555609,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Bindi_Pyrette_Heathcote_Shiraz_2023_750ml.png?v=1785045332","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/bindi-pyrette-heathcote-shiraz-2023-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}