Bindi
Block 5 Pinot Noir
Macedon Ranges, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Delicious but needs another 5-10 years
Delicious but needs another 5-10 years
Aug 21st, 2020
Subtle nose but it’s classy Pinot all the way, a structure palate, wood plays a support role only, long finish.
Subtle nose but it’s classy Pinot all the way, a structure palate, wood plays a support role only, long finish.
Aug 31st, 2019
Second 16' Block 5 this year and this one's showing a lot better. I put it down to provenance - this was straight from Michael, the other was from the local importer. Nevertheless, the 16' Original Vineyards still the better wine for me at the moment.
I think Michael's right in saying that the Block 5 needs time to sort itself out. But really what am I talking about? The vigneron should know best. Still good to have confirmed it myself. This bottle was a touch disjointed - as with the previous bottle, the tannins stood out. The nose was still quite dark. However, it was certainly brighter on the palate with red cherries instead of dark berries. Also feels fresher without accentuated fruit sweetness, better oak integration although not subtle (smoky). There's a lovely meatiness and spiciness. I like this wine, but it could be more elegant which time would give it!
Second 16' Block 5 this year and this one's showing a lot better. I put it down to provenance - this was straight from Michael, the other was from the local importer. Nevertheless, the 16' Original Vineyards still the better wine for me at the moment.
I think Michael's right in saying that the Block 5 needs time to sort itself out. But really what am I talking about? The vigneron should know best. Still good to have confirmed it myself. This bottle was a touch disjointed - as with the previous bottle, the tannins stood out. The nose was still quite dark. However, it was certainly brighter on the palate with red cherries instead of dark berries. Also feels fresher without accentuated fruit sweetness, better oak integration although not subtle (smoky). There's a lovely meatiness and spiciness. I like this wine, but it could be more elegant which time would give it!
I like Michael, his philosophy, and in most cases, his wines, but the 2016 Block 5's far too ripe for me. It's dark fruit dominant, very sweet, and although, not much new oak (35%), quite oaky. Chocolatey, spicy, and quite tannic for a Pino. As usual, the structure and density are impressive. For me, this wine's just unbalanced at the moment and it needs time. That said, I don't think even Michael escaped the blistering heat of 2016.
I like Michael, his philosophy, and in most cases, his wines, but the 2016 Block 5's far too ripe for me. It's dark fruit dominant, very sweet, and although, not much new oak (35%), quite oaky. Chocolatey, spicy, and quite tannic for a Pino. As usual, the structure and density are impressive. For me, this wine's just unbalanced at the moment and it needs time. That said, I don't think even Michael escaped the blistering heat of 2016.
Apr 26th, 2019