Located 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the picturesque Macedon Ranges, ‘Bindi’ is the Dhillon family’s cherished property. Originally part of the larger grazing estate known as ‘Bundaleer’, the land was acquired in the 1950s. Today, the 170-hectare farm includes 7 hectares dedicated to premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines.

The Kostas Rind Chardonnay is grown in a 1.5 hectare plot. The wine is fermented in French barrels of which typically 20% are new. Fermentation occurs without the addition of cultured yeast and the wine remains in barrel on yeast lees over winter with only a small amount of malo-lactic conversion taking place. It is racked around eight months after vintage, and returned to barrel for a further three months before bottling.

Tasting Notes

"I love the story of this wine, named after Kostas Rind, teacher, mentor and friend of Michael Dhillon’s father, Bill – more details on the back label. And I love the contents within, particularly this vintage. Richly filled with stone fruit, spiced lemon, frangipane-lined lime tart, plus spices. Neat acidity keeps check of the palate, which has depth, some weight and very good length." 96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Jane Faulkner (2023).