2023 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir

97 Points - Jane Faulkner, Wine Companion

“Premium is revealing more aromatics than its siblings, starting with lavender and violets, a hint of pepper and then the cherry fruit rolls in. Full bodied, ripe and rich, with tannins seemingly layered and fine grained, the spicy oak a support act, concentrated and deep yet there’s such freshness and vibrancy within thanks to the acidity. The palate builds, the finish lingers and you hope someone pours you another glass. Beautifully poised yet will garner more complexity in time.”

95 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Deep red tinged with bright purple at the rim; a reserved bouquet of dried herbs and dried cherry, still a little in its shell but the magnitude of the flavour and structure is readily apparent. Masses of fine but drying tannins flood the palate. There's a lovely deep core of slightly overripe sweet fruit and the concentration and power of the wine are impressive. It should be cellared a few years to give the bouquet time to develop its full complexity, which it surely will. It's arguably a little overripe—like some Burgundies of recent hot seasons.”