2024 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir

98 Points - Jane Faulkner, Wine Companion

“This legendary label can celebrate its status as producing arguably the most unique pinot noir wines in Australia. Few come close to the level of detail and quality but, more significantly, they are distinctive as they truly have a sense of place. These old vines talk. Taking in the aromas and flavours, you can't help but think, 'Gee this is a Bass Phillip wine.' There's a concentration and depth of flavour here; complex, rich yet seemingly ethereal. Full bodied, with remarkable tannin structure and lithe acidity. You finish the elixir knowing it's one of our great wines.”

97 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Deep, brooding ruby to garnet, with a first nose of oak which is hiding the dark cherry/amaro herb fruit, while the palate is impressively concentrated and powerful, voluminous and firm with a great depth of succulent ripe berry fruit as well as a lot of oak that is less dominant on the palate than the nose. It has impressive weight and power, concentration and length, but the bouquet is still yet to build. It just needs time to meld fully and come forward. A great wine in the making, but needs to be cellared until the oak integrates.”

97 Points - Angus Hughson, WinePilot

“This 2024 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot is a big step up from the Premium bottling. It started very closed on day 1 but slowly released its secrets with fine but well defined aromas of cherry compote, fennel seed and cumin with a strong dose of new oak well integrated. Most notable is the impressive tension, focus and density of flavour with a firm tannin frame and extreme length. Excellent energy, vitality, composure and balance will see this wine drink beautifully for extended cellaring. 2035-2047”