Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bass Phillip
Label Name:
 
Premium Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Gippsland, Victoria
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Awards/Ratings
Historically classed 'Outstanding' by Langton's; frequent mid-90s scores from critics and high ratings in Australian wine guides and retailers
Tasting Note
Black cherry and red-berry core with floral, forest-floor and gamey notes, toasty French oak, supple silky texture, fine powdery tannins and a long mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, lamb shoulder, grilled salmon, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu, beef bulgogi, shiitake-based stir-fries.
Production Method
Low-cropped, organic/biodynamic viticulture; destemmed and wild-yeast fermentations with gentle hand-plunging; aged 14–18 months in French Allier barriques; minimal intervention, no irrigation.
Vineyard Info
Founded 1979 by Phillip Jones at Leongatha; small-production biodynamic estate famed for premium Pinot Noir; Jean‑Marie Fourrier joined/partnered in 2020. Wines prized for ageability and site expression.