Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bass Phillip
Label Name:
 
Premium Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Gippsland (Leongatha), Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Huon Hooke (The Real Review) – 98 pts. Jane Faulkner / Halliday Wine Companion – 96 pts. premium Gippsland listing

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits (wild strawberry, black cherry) with rose-petal, China tea, forest-floor and gentle spice. Silky, powdery tannins, medium-bodied with bright acidity, subtle toasty oak and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, mushroom and goat-cheese tart; Asian: soy-miso glazed salmon, char siu or soy-braised pork belly, miso eggplant, shiitake and bok choy stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, native‑yeast fermentations with minimal intervention; aged 14–18 months in French Allier barriques (small portion new); no fining or filtration. Biodynamic practices in the vineyard.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Phillip Jones in 1979 at Leongatha. Estate converted to organic in 1993 and biodynamics from 2002; acquired by Jean‑Marie Fourrier’s group in 2020.