2023 Bindi Dhillon Glenhope Macedon Ranges Riesling 750ml

2023 Bindi Dhillon Glenhope Macedon Ranges Riesling 750mlNotes from the producer. This new project from the granite soils in the northern end of the Macedon Ranges at 460m above sea level is an exciting addition to our activities. The vineyard was established in 1995 and the fruit has ostensibly been lost interstate until new Victorian owners took over in spring 2021. The new regime has quickly invested in the infrastructure and fine tuned activities and several top producers are sourcing fruit from this

about quarter of it new barrels

We had some frost to navigate in April

and velvety oak

Some match stick and flint

The palate is dense and concentrated with ripe fruit

where the sweet and tangy scent of Japanese plum

As the palate progresses

and racking now takes place using gas pressure rather than a pump

it unfolds a symphony of flavors

powerful fruit layers and a commanding depth of flavour

The Shiraz was barrelled down to 1- 2 year old puncheons

Critic tasting note: (2018 vintage) "More restrained than the bolder expressions of Gigondas in recent vintages