Bindi Darshan Pinot Noir 2021
- 98
- $170
- Drink by: 2023-2035
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The Darshan vineyard is Michael’s tribute to his father who passed in 2013. Planting began in 2014 on soils with a similar quartz profile to the Original Vineyard. It is closely planted with 11,300 vines/hectare, but with 20% even closer – 22,600 vines per hectare. I am very glad that I did my notes before reading Michael’s thoughts as otherwise, I would never have known if they were what I truly thought or whether he had put the idea in to my head. Michael has described this vineyard as producing ethereal wine with exquisite perfumes, which reflects my thoughts exactly. I really could not agree more. A pale maroon hue, it is beautifully fragrant – Grand Cru stuff. Before dismissing the idea that this country can produce wine at that level, try these Bindi Pinots. Notes of rose petals, freshly unearthed truffles, spices, florals, dry herbs and delicatessen meats. Immaculate balance and the silkiest of tannins give the most mouthwatering impression. Thanks to immaculate finesse, elegance and direction, enjoy for at least ten to twelve years. A brilliant Pinot. Love it.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
