AUSTRALIA
BINDI , BLOCK 5 PINOT NOIR 2008
(MACEDON RANGES , VICTORIA)
‘Bindi’, 50 kilometers north-west of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Originally purchased in the 1950s as part of the larger grazing farm ‘Bundaleer’, ‘Bindi’ is a 170 hectare farm of which 6 hectares are planted to chardonnay and pinot noir. The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of their endeavors. The vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of their various individual vineyard sites and this philosophy is applied to farming and conservation at ‘Bindi’; the preservation of the natural harmony. Michael Dhillon’s winemaking incorporates high percentages of natural yeast ferments, gently worked ferments, delicate pressing, long lees ageing in French barrels and minimal racking. No fining and restricted filtration regimes are followed.
FROGMORE CREEK PINOT NOIR 2008
(PENNA, TASMANIA)
The Frogmore Creek vineyards were founded around the principles of sustainable farming practices and were chosen for their suitability to grow great pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay. Located at Penna, in Southern Tasmania, the property is 120ha with 33ha suitable for vines. Headed up by Tony Scherer and senior winemaker, Alain Rousseau, Frogmore Creek aims to maintain and nurture a biologically diverse environment for the health of the vines and resident fauna. Tony has a wealth of knowledge in organic and bio-dynamic farming and is passionate about improving soils and sustainability of crop production. Alain hails from an old vigneron family in Vallet of the Loire Valley region of France whos understanding of cool climate viticulture enriches the wines of Frogmore Creek.
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