Dhillon 'Glenhope' Riesling 2024
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- TASTING NOTE: "Lots of appley aromas and flavours, some lemon blossom, too. It’s refreshing and textural, almost creamy across the palate, with fine acidity. Lengthens out nicely." 91 Points - Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
- ABOUT THE WINE: This Riesling is a recent addition to the Bindi stable, hailing from a vineyard at the northern end of the Macedon Ranges. The vineyard, established in 1995, sits at an elevation of 460 metres, graced with granite-rich soils. After a period of obscurity, it found new life under Victorian ownership in 2021, attracting esteemed producers to its exceptional fruit. Harvested in early April, the Riesling underwent wild yeast fermentation in seasoned French oak, followed by six months on fine lees. This approach preserves the fruit's vibrancy while introducing subtle complexity and a harmonious texture.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Bindi, located in the Macedon Ranges, is the Dhillon family estate, purchased in the 1950s. Covering 170 hectares, it includes 7 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, with the rest dedicated to eucalypt plantations, native bushland, and indigenous grasslands—a reflection of the Dhillon commitment to sustainable farming and landscape conservation. The vineyards are situated about 500 meters above sea level on soils rich in shattered quartz, siltstone, sandstone, and clay, with patches of eroded volcanic topsoil. Hand-managed since its establishment, Bindi’s vineyards have incorporated organic practices since 2005, including compost fertilization, under-vine cultivation, and soil aeration. The winemaking approach emphasizes the distinct characteristics of each vineyard, with typical yields of 1.5 to 2 tones per acre (3.5 to 5 tones per hectare) and an annual production of 1,800 to 3,000 dozen bottles. Michael Dhillon, born and raised at Bindi, apprenticed with Stuart Anderson from 1991 until taking over as winemaker in 1998. His expertise was further enriched by vintages with Jean Vesselle in Champagne, Alain Graillot in Crozes-Hermitage, four vintages in Tuscany at Tenuta di Valgiano, and three vintages with John Wade at Howard Park Winery in the mid-1990s. Driven by a passion for Burgundy, Michael has also visited over 100 domains across two decades.
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: Macedon Ranges, Victoria
- VARIETAL: Riesling
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: Michael Dhillon
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 13%
- SIZE: 750ml
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