See previous Delectable Note for the 2009 vintage from 88 weeks ago. Similar tasting note with a nose of Compost Heap, Sous Bois and dirty red and black cherry. Still a strong core of energy - could go on for another 5 years. Arguably Australia’s greatest Pinot Noir - definitely of Grand Cru quality. A lovely textured medium bodied palate. Only 40 dozen made. Philip Jones said at the time that 2009 was one of his best vintages, although to be honest he has made a few just as good, if not better, since.
See previous Delectable Note for the 2009 vintage from 88 weeks ago. Similar tasting note with a nose of Compost Heap, Sous Bois and dirty red and black cherry. Still a strong core of energy - could go on for another 5 years. Arguably Australia’s greatest Pinot Noir - definitely of Grand Cru quality. A lovely textured medium bodied palate. Only 40 dozen made. Philip Jones said at the time that 2009 was one of his best vintages, although to be honest he has made a few just as good, if not better, since.
May 28th, 2023Always a highlight of the tasting year to have a Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir - probably Australia’s best PN - certainly our most expensive. The colour is a light dirty cherry with a tawny rim. See 2 previous Delectable notes. Red fruited (cherry) perfume with rose petals. A touch of caramel oak - Rhubarb/stewed fruits , Forest floor/Sous Bois/Compost heap - great complexity. The light to medium bodied palate reflects the nose. One could keep this in the cellar at least until its 15th birthday in a few years.
Always a highlight of the tasting year to have a Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir - probably Australia’s best PN - certainly our most expensive. The colour is a light dirty cherry with a tawny rim. See 2 previous Delectable notes. Red fruited (cherry) perfume with rose petals. A touch of caramel oak - Rhubarb/stewed fruits , Forest floor/Sous Bois/Compost heap - great complexity. The light to medium bodied palate reflects the nose. One could keep this in the cellar at least until its 15th birthday in a few years.
Oct 4th, 2022
Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
