Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bass Phillip
Label Name:
 
Reserve Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Gippsland, Victoria
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested, low-yield, organic/biodynamic vineyard management; native-yeast ferments, gentle extraction; matured up to 20 months in new Allier oak; bottled unfiltered with minimal intervention.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated red and dark cherry, red plum and cranberry with floral lift, forest‑floor, spice and mineral notes. Silky, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and oak spice, finishing long and layered.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu pork, mushroom hot pot, sashimi with soy and yuzu.
Vineyard Info:
 
Founded 1979 by Phillip Jones in Leongatha (South Gippsland). Small‑production estate noted for dense plantings (9,000 vines/ha) and MV6 heritage clones; acclaimed reserve bottling with long cellaring potential.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Placed in Langton’s Classification at the top tier (Reserve listed as 'Exceptional'); long‑standing critical acclaim and strong cellaring reputation; frequently highly scored by critics and featured among Australia’s benchmark Pinot Noirs