Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2020 (JH 96)

Yields were down, but not quality. The depth of flavour emanating from Quartz leaves me in awe. It’s layered and rich, yet not heavy. Fuller bodied, with lemon, poached fruit and spiced with ginger flower and powder. Long and pure, with the oak flavoursome and knitted well into the body of the wine. It is complete and approachable now, but will garner even more complexity in time. 96 points.
Jane Faulkner for James Halliday Wine Companion,
Published 27 May 2022


WINERY NOTE:

At the upper end of the Chardonnay planting, where the quartz incidence in the soil is the greatest the fruit has extra complexity, finesse and intensity. This wine comes exclusively from this soil. This area is approximately half one hectare in size. The characteristics are similar in the Quartz Chardonnay to the Kostas Rind Chardonnay but all aspects are amplified here yet remain in complete harmony.

The winemaking is the same for both wines however the Quartz Chardonnay sometimes spends a few months longer in barrel and there is a higher percentage of new wood used, being around 35%.

Production varies from 150-250 dozen per vintage.