2022 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir (Limit 1 Per Customer)

The Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir stands as a beacon of excellence within Australia's winemaking landscape. Cultivated with meticulous care on the revered soils tended by Phillip Jones in the Southern reaches of Gippsland, it epitomizes the pinnacle of Australian Pinot Noir craftsmanship.

This distinguished wine garners unequivocal acclaim from all who have the privilege of experiencing its splendour. To truly grasp the boundless potential of Australian Pinot Noir, indulging in this wine is an essential endeavour.

Glace cherries and savoury, dusty notes greet the nose initially, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and spice. Refined and poised, this wine promises a crescendo of complexity with time. On the palate, it is svelte and satiny, with impeccable balance and a resolved, complete character that boasts a lovely, enduring finish. Though delightful when young, decanting for an hour enhances its brilliance.

"All up, this spends 14 months in French oak (36% new) and the outcome is an impressive wine. No wallflower as it’s rich, ripe, full-bodied and laden with aromas and flavours of dark cherries, florals, joss sticks, chinotto, baking spices and garrigue. Raw silk tannins flood the palate, so, too the sweet fruit; concentrated and powerful, yet there’s a succulence and vitality within. A lot to consider, including cellaring for a few years before drinking. And yet, for hedonists, there’s an innate beauty making this irresistible now." - 97/100, Halliday, Jane Faulkner, 23 May 2024