Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 2010

Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 2010"Phillip Jones handcrafted tiny quantities of superlative pinot noir which, at its best, had no equal in Australia." James Halliday "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

But with a little bit of air

The minerally character on the finish is quite pronounced

He’s practical

red currant and the perfumed notes of violets

The Smiths Vineyard

Coleraine is refined to an exquisite point while still retaining freshness and balance

Oct 2008 - Rating: 7/10

Long lines of natural and unforced acidity

as well as violets and forest wood

guided through the winery to show maximum regional expression

It is perfectly ready to drink now and also perfectly set up to go another 20 years

full of focused