Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Bass Phillip |
Label Name: | Estate Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Gippsland, Victoria |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.9% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95; James Suckling 94; Decanter 93. Broadly lauded for purity, texture and aging potential
Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and cranberry with plum, forest-floor and mushroom notes; silky, talc-like tannins, lively acidity, medium body and a long mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, mushroom-based dishes. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki or miso-glazed salmon/black cod, shiitake stir-fry, char siu, beef bulgogi.
Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit; organic since 1993 and biodynamic practices since 2002; minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, gentle extraction and maturation in French oak.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Phillip Jones in 1979 in Leongatha (South Gippsland). Small, high-density estate vineyards with Burgundian influence; long-standing reputation for premium Pinot Noir.