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    Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017
    Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017
    Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017
    Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017

    Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017

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      Phillip Jones rates his 2017 Estate Pinot Noir as one of his best ever under this label and reminiscent of Nuits St Georges - aromatic of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant. Muscular and vigorous, chewy and full-bodied, its structured is both well built and well-balanced with plenty of length.

      The Estate Pinot Noir comes from vines aged between 35 to 38 year old contribute the majority of the fruit for this wine with yields cropped at approximately one tonne per acre. It's cloudy dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed aromatics of ripe red cherries and winter strawberries infused with violets drift through the nostrils followed by hints of sour cherries, fresh herbs, light forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light to medium weight the delicious palate is intensely flavoured with red to dark cherries and strawberries with a dash of sour cherries adding some verve. Expansive and powerful with subtle forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs, spicy cedar and bright minerality also chiming in on the back palate for added complexity. Supple yet vibrant mouthfeel with lively acidity and silky tannins. Concludes exceptionally long and moreish. Drink over the next 6-8 years.

      Phillip Jones rates his 2017 Estate Pinot Noir as one of his best ever under this label and reminiscent of Nuits St Georges - aromatic of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant. Muscular and vigorous, chewy and full-bodied, its structured is both well built and well-balanced with plenty of length.

      The Estate Pinot Noir comes from vines aged between 35 to 38 year old contribute the majority of the fruit for this wine with yields cropped at approximately one tonne per acre. It's cloudy dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed aromatics of ripe red cherries and winter strawberries infused with violets drift through the nostrils followed by hints of sour cherries, fresh herbs, light forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light to medium weight the delicious palate is intensely flavoured with red to dark cherries and strawberries with a dash of sour cherries adding some verve. Expansive and powerful with subtle forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs, spicy cedar and bright minerality also chiming in on the back palate for added complexity. Supple yet vibrant mouthfeel with lively acidity and silky tannins. Concludes exceptionally long and moreish. Drink over the next 6-8 years.

      Maker

      Bass Phillip

      Varietal

      Pinot Noir

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Gippsland, Victoria

      Vintage

      2017

      ABV

      14.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017

      Excellent colour, deep but clear. It signals the arrival of fragrant small berry fruits, from cherry to blackberry, the palate bringing the full suite of pinot aromas and flavours. If this were the top wine of the portfolio you would be wholly satisfied.

      — James Halliday, 96 Points

      Like their Crown Prince 2017, this has an immediate and powerful sense of Pinosity, combining the most gorgeous fruit with smoked meat, black cherry, fresh acid and subtle floral elegance to finish.

      — Jancis Robinson, 17.5+/20 Points

      Bass Phillip

      The story of Bass Phillip began in the early 1970s when the first vineyard site was selected 15 kilometres south of Leongatha, based on climatic and topographical observations. The location benefits from South Gippsland's unique conditions—mountains to the north and the ocean to the south—creating the ideal environment for slow grape ripening. In 1998, a 7.5-hectare vineyard was planted in Leongatha’s hinterland, primarily featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with small plantings of Gewurztraminer and Nebbiolo. Together, these plantings total over 10 hectares of closely managed, low-yielding vines that produce wines with depth, length, and complexity.

      Bass Phillip has embraced organic practices since 1993 and biodynamic farming since 2002. The vineyard's natural processes, including no irrigation and meticulous canopy management, allow the terroir to shine in the wines. The deep, mineral-rich soils combined with South Gippsland's climate contribute to the unique flavour profile of Bass Phillip’s wines, which are made using minimal intervention and traditional winemaking methods. Founder Phillip Jones spent years refining his craft before entering the Australian market, where his Pinot Noirs have earned top accolades from both local and international critics. Today, Bass Phillip’s Pinot Noirs are among Australia’s most sought-after, sold on allocation and rarely seen on the secondary market.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Wild Forest Berries, Cherry, Violets

      It signals the arrival of fragrant small berry fruits, from cherry to blackberry, the palate bringing the full suite of pinot aromas and flavours.

      PALATE
      Raspberry, Blackerries, Fresh Herbs

      Complexity, flavours, balanced acidity, and natural minerality to Bass Phillip wines.

      FINISH
      Sandalwood, Sweet Spices, Floral Lift

      Fresh acid and subtle floral elegance to finish.