Winemaker

Michael Dhillon

Discipline: Winemaker
Based in: Macedon Ranges, Australia
Venue: Bindi Wines · Winery

i. Biography

Michael Dhillon is the winemaker and vigneron at Bindi Wines in the Macedon Ranges, Australia, working from one of the country’s more exacting cool-climate sites. The brief is tight by design: pinot noir and chardonnay from the region, with shiraz drawn from Heathcote. That focus keeps the work on site, variety, and season, where his wines can register with clarity rather than volume.

The Path

Michael Dhillon began his career as assistant winemaker at Bindi Wines (1991–1998), a run that would have taught the rhythm of harvests, ferments, and cellar decisions year after year. The role gave structure to the craft early on, and the progression that followed was cumulative rather than abrupt. Today, he is winemaker and vigneron of Bindi Wines, joining vineyard and cellar in a single line of work.

The Work Today

Block 5 is the sharpest expression of his pinot work: a small, quartz-riddled block planted in 1992, and one that Dhillon has made into a study in cool-climate pinot. Its scale matters. The wine reads with concentration and detail, carrying itself through precision rather than weight. 2018 Col Mountain offers another view of the same outlook, measured and attentive to site. Taken together, these wines point to a maker interested in definition, texture, and the slow unfolding of character.

Career - Winemaker and vigneron — Bindi Wines - Assistant winemaker — Bindi Wines (1991–1998)

Signature

Michael's signature wines include Block 5 and 2018 Col Mountain.

Acclaim

Michael's honors include Winemaker of the Year.

FAQ What is Michael Dhillon's current role? As of 2026, Michael Dhillon is Winemaker and Vigneron. Where did Michael Dhillon work before? Michael Dhillon's earlier career included Bindi Wines. What recognition has Michael Dhillon received? Winemaker of the Year (2022).