Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 2019

"The premium Pinot Noirs have beautiful, black cherry, floral and gamey aromas, supple, velvety tannins, underlying smoky oak and great flavour length. The fruit is sourced from the low cropping four hectare north-east facing vineyard at Leongatha. Philip Jones’ philosophy is to allow nature to drive the viticulture and wine making processes. Natural yeasts, no filtration and extended time on lees are all par for the course. The wine is aged in French Alliers oak for 12 to 18 months depending on vintage. Their 'hidden power' is revealed after around five years of bottle age." - Andrew Caillard MW

"50% New Oak. Initially the fruit and oak are tussling for attention wtih ripe cherries and red plums eventually in the ascendancy. Over time this amalgam will amplify the complexity and become a harmonious whole. The delicious savory and fruit flavours of the nose are reflected in the mouth filling flavours of the palate. A glossy, showy wine with a lovely core of fine tannins providing the assured structure for longevity, depth and length." - Winery Notes

Country: Australia
Producer: Bass Phillip
Region: Gippsland