2022 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir Magnum 1500ml

96 Points - Jane Faulkner, Wine Companion

“As all BP wines are under cork, this and the Reserve both appeared forward and lacked freshness, opening a second bottle of each had them in tip-top condition. So, this is positively spritely with bright acidity an undercurrent to the ripe fruit flavours. Expect cherries and exotic spices, chinotto/amaro, a whiff of menthol with a slinky, supple palate full of plush tannins. Concentrated, beckoning and an excellent estate pinot.”

96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Impressively deep red-purple colour; aromas of vanilla/chocolate and toasty nutty possibly barrel derived characters dominate the nose at first, and with time in the glass raspberry and some Campari whole-bunch characters arise. The wine is full and firmly structured, loaded with fruit, tannin and vitality. A strongly constituted pinot noir with the intensity and structure to age well. There is a deep core of dark fruit that emerges with time in the glass, so be patient.”

96 Points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

“Perfumed aromas of wild blackberries, rose petals, blueberry bush and forest floor. The palate is tightly wound, with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, cocoa and cured meat. A well-constructed wine that will evolve nicely in the bottle. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.”