2018 Bass Phillip 'Reserve' Pinot Noir

98 Points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous

“Brilliant red. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, star anise, incense and potpourri, along with a smoky mineral overtone. Juicy, lithe and sharply defined on the palate, offering alluringly sweet, mineral- and spice-driven raspberry, cherry cola, candied rose and blood orange flavors that deepen steadily with air while maintaining urgency. Conveys a seductive blend of power and finesse and finishes extremely long and precise, with harmonious tannins and reverberating floral, spice and red fruit notes.”

98 Points - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

“From one of Australia's leading Pinot Noir producers, this wine is drinking so darn beautifully now. Even at first pour, there's a sublime perfume of fresh cherry, strawberry and plum woven with flower stalks, nutmeg and terra cotta. Aromas change over time, a savory spice taking the spotlight from the primary fruit. The palate is impressively structured with long length and depth, the satiny fruit held together by ultra-fine tannins. An ethereal beauty with the capacity to age until 2032, but that's utterly delicious now. Christina Pickard”

96 Points - Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com

“An ethereal nose here. This is a very complex and fragrant expression with a layered and detailed style that has abundant flowers, sappy forest wood, bacon fat, wild red cherries, pomegranate and already well-integrated oak. The palate has a very plush, long and lacy feel with very intense red-cherry flavor, bright acidity crunch and a sleek, long run to the finish. Energetic, yet measured, this is terrific pinot. Drink or hold.”