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Bass Philip Reserve Pinot Noir 2013

Bass Phillip, Victoria, Australia

Bass Phillip
Victoria Australia
  • 94
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Roasted wild boar, grilled duck confit, hard cheeses

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A madly rare, profoundly intense and exquisitely balanced wine which reflects the nuances of an exceptional vineyard site. The Reserve is made from five rows of ‘precocious’ Pinot Noir vines in the centre of a closely spaced (9000 vines/hectare) north-east facing vineyard planted on silty loams. Winemaker Phillip Jones is increasingly using "minimal intervention" principles to achieve a natural balance and optimum flavour development. He belie...

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Iron, smoke, cherries and plum jam. Crushed wild strawberries, vanilla and patisserie. Crazily complex and ripe nose.  Very sweet fruit on palate with lots of charm and a velvety texture. Opens up with a layered texture and wonderful complex palate. Balance and integration of oak is wonderful. Silky ripe tannins and great length. Loads of pleasure and drinkability. 94p+

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2013 Bass Philipp Premium Pinot Noir, Gippsland Iron, smoke, cherries and plum jam. Crushed wild strawberries, vanilla and patisserie. Crazily complex and ripe nose. Very sweet fruit on palate with lots of charm and a velvety texture. Opens up with a layered texture and wonderful complex palate. Balance and integration of oak is wonderful. Silky ripe tannins and great length. Loads of pleasure and drinkability. 94p+
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Origin

Leongatha, Victoria

Grapes

100% Pinot Noir

Drinking temperature

16-17C
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