{"title":"Bass Phillip","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Bass Phillip wines online, featuring legendary Gippsland Pinot Noir. Rare, cellar-worthy Australian wines prized for concentration and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1996-salon-cuvee-s-le-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs-brut-750ml-original-presentation-box","title":"1996 Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut 750ml Original Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1996 Salon Cuvée “S” Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut is a legendary Champagne that represents one of the greatest vintages in Salon’s history. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this wine exemplifies the estate’s uncompromising pursuit of purity, precision, and longevity. Presented in its original box, it stands as a benchmark collector’s Champagne of extraordinary pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSalon produces Champagne only in exceptional years, from a single cru, a single grape, and a single vintage. The 1996 harvest delivered grapes of exceptional ripeness and piercing acidity, resulting in a wine of remarkable tension and balance. Fermentation took place in stainless steel to preserve freshness, followed by nearly two decades of ageing on lees before disgorgement, allowing complexity and depth to unfold. No malolactic fermentation was employed, ensuring clarity and age-defining structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrilliant gold in colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The bouquet is intensely complex, revealing layers of lemon zest, brioche, hazelnut, chalk, and white flowers. The palate is electric yet refined—vibrant citrus and green apple framed by mineral precision and subtle toasted notes. The finish is incredibly long and focused, combining power, purity, and crystalline freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1996 Salon epitomises the house’s signature style: linear, precise, and eternally youthful. It is both a wine of contemplation and a monument to Chardonnay from Le Mesnil. With its harmony of richness and minerality, this cuvée remains one of the most collectible Champagnes ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Service\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow at a glorious stage of maturity but capable of further evolution for decades. Serve chilled in a fine flute or tulip glass to appreciate its aromatic depth. Ideal for grand celebrations or discerning collectors seeking an icon of timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736100696427,"sku":"SK45797001","price":2899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1996SalonCuvee_S_LeMesnilBlancdeBlancsBrut750mlOriginalPresentationBox.png?v=1780390213"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir-1-5l-magnum-wood-box","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 1.5L Magnum Wooden Box","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"c-product__details-title\"\u003eBottle size: 1500ml Original Wood Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant potpourri of aromas, rose petals and red berry notes, with a hint of China tea; the very essence of Pinot Noir. A classic iron fist in a velvet glove palate. A lush fruit driven middle, enveloped by powdery tannins with delicious flavours that dance delicately across the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: (2021 vintage) \"The Estate is the third tier pinot from renowned Bass Phillip. The top tier Reserve Pinot typically fetches prices similar to the top Grand Cru Burgundy. Intensely aromatic spicy plum and black cherry are matched with graphite notes from the powdery tannins. On the palate, the intensity uncoils layered, elegant flavours that run into a long, persistent finish. The estate label is the best barrel selection of the Leongatha vineyard. It rested for 14 months in oak barrels, 22% of which were new. It is unfiltered and unfined at 13.9% alcohol. It was a star at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.Brent Gushowaty\" - \u003ci\u003eGismondi on Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking WIndow: 2026-2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complex wine with superb fruit intensity and structure, Bass Phillip’s Estate Pinot Noir displays vibrant red berry fruit and layers of earthy, minerally complexity that unfurl and evolve over time. The biodynamically managed Estate vineyard is close-planted to 8,500 vines\/hectare and cropped at a low one tonne\/acre. Soils in the area are free-draining and mineral rich which can encourage high vigour. This, coupled with the region’s high rainfall, can lead to disease pressure; therefore, careful management of the canopy is essential. Owner\/winemaker Phillip Jones’ meticulous management of the vineyard ensures the Estate Pinot Noir consistently expresses enchanting fruit purity, multi-layered complexity and a sense of place unlike any other in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736108003691,"sku":"SK23066536","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021_Bass_Phillip_Estate_Pinot_Noir_1.5L_Magnum_Wood_Box.jpg?v=1767586947"},{"product_id":"2018-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2018 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: (2018 vintage) \"This bottling is the most linear and acid driven of the range. A translucent strawberry hue, the nose is open and elegant, with delicate aromas of fresh red berries, dried roses, white pepper, terra cotta and savory spice. There's an initial burst of tingly acidity on the tongue that mellows, allowing the silky textured fruit, savory, floral and mineral nuances to shine. Drink now–2030. Christina Pickard\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimpid ruby-red. A heady, finely detailed bouquet evokes mineral- and spice-accented red fruits, candied flowers, savory herbs, blood orange and vanilla. Juicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering intense cherry cola, Chambord and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily through the back half. Fine-grained, slowly emerging tannins shape an impressively long, focused and spicy finish. \u003cstrong\u003e95PTS Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has a strikingly complex, intense nose with a rich array of cherries and berries, grapefruit and pomegranate, plenty of fruit spice, light pepper and a gently creamy, baking-spice oak thread. The palate has a very rich, intense delivery of beautifully ripe red cherries, framed in fine yet sturdy tannins. Long, fresh and energetic finish.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94PTS James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736108036459,"sku":"SK74643471","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/BassPhillipEstatePinotNoir750mL_030f259a-a53c-497f-8cad-4779076cc293.jpg?v=1767586948"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-premium-pinot-noir-3l-d-magnum","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 3L D-Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 2021 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size: 3000ml D-Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2021 vintage) \"Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBass Phillip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2025-2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idiosyncratic, biodynamic and greatly admired Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir, aged in French Allier barriques for 18 months, is a defining Victorian pinot noir. Uplifting and memorable, this multi-layered and nuanced wine reflects a superb obsession, based on a low-cropping, four-hectare vineyard site at Leongatha. Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex. It can be cellared for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Phillip Wines (based in Leongatha) were established by Phillip Jones in 1979, where a small 3.5-hectare vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir. The estate has grown over many years (to 14 hectares) and is now one of the most sought-after producers of premium Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay in Australia. There is a big focus on spending many hours in the vineyard, demonstrated by the commitment to practice organics since 1993 and biodynamics since 2002.  As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines have been acquired by Jean-Marie Fourrier (of Domaine Fourrier). In this new phase of growth moving forward, Jean-Marie Fourrier will begin to take an active and primary role in the management of the vineyards and the wine production process as Chief Winemaker of Bass Phillip wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736108101995,"sku":"SK61295117","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/F955046C-E945-4541-9D55-DA08CF54A0AA.jpg?v=1767586951"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-reserve-pinot-noir-1-5l-magnum-original-wood-box","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 1.5L Magnum Original Wooden Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir shows remarkable puissance and elegance with gorgeous fruit density and beautiful silken tannins. It is 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. The unfiltered Reserve, matured for 20 months in new Alliers oak, is a brilliant example of Australian terroir showing plenty of concentrated spicy\/black cherry fruit, savoury mocha oak and supple tannins. It is widely regarded as Australia's most evocative and characterful Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2021 vintage) \"Typically this wine possesses an extraordinary multi-dimensional experience with superb fruit density and beautiful silken tannins. Expect evolution in the glass, with aromas of pure, dark cherries, red plums and cranberries, before transforming into frankincense, wood varnish and gardenias.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBass Phillip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan\u003e2028-2037\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eThe intense and exquisitely balanced Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir is derived from a remarkably low-yielding vineyard of just 9000 vines per hectare and 270 grams of fruit per vine. Anchored in deep mineral soils renowned for producing particularly intense and concentrated fruit, the Reserve Pinot Noir is primarily based on five rows of MV6 heritage clones, colonial vine stock material first imported to Australia by James Busby in 1832.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 small read-more btn-link-primary\"\u003eRead less\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eThe Reserve Pinot Noir is unfiltered and matured in new French Allier oak for up to 20 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736108265835,"sku":"SK61939148","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021_Bass_Phillip_Premium_Pinot_Noir_Jeroboam_3L_db6f1840-ad68-4962-8172-ce861b54ed1b.jpg?v=1767586956"},{"product_id":"2023-bass-phillip-depuis-23-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Bass Phillip Depuis '23 Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAllocation Only - Limited 1 bottle per order\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Note:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Vigneron Jean-Marie Fourrier destems pinot at his Burgundian domaine and at Bass Phillip, in order to preserve flavour and freshness. Not surprising given he was a protégé of the late, great Henri Jayer, who did the same. So, here it is – Depuis 23, which means 'since' in French (as in this style started in ‘23). Fermented with 100% whole bunches and aged in French oak, 50% new, for 14 months. Given all that, weaker sites would produce something weedy and astringent. Not this. Sure, it’s stemmy with bitter herbs, but it’s also superbly integrated because at its heart is excellent fruit, all sweet and tangy. A little smokiness comes through, aniseed, almost pastis-like, umami\/Vegemite and oak spices with raw silk tannins sashaying across the fuller-bodied palate. There’s a density and richness but it’s not weighty. Whole-bunch junkies will be stoked.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJane Faulkner - Published 23 May 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Real Review - 96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Deep-ish colour with a tinge of purple in the rim, the bouquet quite vegetal\/stemmy, with floral, minty nuances, suggesting a substantial portion of whole bunches were in the ferment. An attractive perfume, albeit on the herbal side of the ledger. The wine is full bodied and loaded with drying tannins that coat the entire lining of the mouth. A high-impact wine of formidable structure and concentration. It will be fascinating to see how it develops with some age.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuon Hooke - Published 11 Feb 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736109937003,"sku":"SK93983161","price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Bass_Phillip_Depuis_Pinot_Noir_900x_1ca4cdfa-12bd-4975-9073-674d73850f15.jpg?v=1767587025"},{"product_id":"1997-salon-cuvee-s-le-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs-brut-750ml-w-original-box","title":"1997 Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut 750ml Original Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor damage\/s to box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rare Vintage Expression of Prestige and Purity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCrafted solely from Chardonnay grown in the Grand Cru vineyards of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the 1997 Salon Cuvée ‘S’ is an exceptional Blanc de Blancs Champagne produced only in rare vintages. Known for its elegance, longevity, and precision, this vintage embodies the essence of Salon’s philosophy: singularity and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e1997 offered a warm, generous growing season, resulting in fruit of concentration and finesse. After over two decades of maturation, this wine now offers a remarkable balance between vibrant minerality and rich complexity—hallmarks of Le Mesnil’s chalky soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Lifted aromas of citrus blossom, lemon zest, toasted hazelnuts, chalk, oyster shell, and aged brioche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Precise and textural, showcasing citrus, white peach, almond, and salinity. The wine is elegant and dry, with fine acidity driving a lingering, mineral-rich finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresentation \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePresented in its original wooden box, this bottle is highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. While mature and expressive now, it remains suitable for further cellaring under proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eServe with Beluga caviar, shellfish, or aged hard cheeses. 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The palate is long and lean and finishes clean and fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gippsland, Victoria \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bass Phillip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable Farming, Vegan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV%\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.4-14% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1500ml Magnum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: \"This opens with some youthful, reductive meatiness which breathes off to reveal a swathe of blueberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate has a fresh, juicy feel with bright, lively blueberry flavors, vivid acidity and a crisp snap of tannin. Drink over the next five years.\" - \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s always been a land with a brave and pioneering spirit - from building settlements in the desert, to the national pastimes of crocodile wrangling, shark punching and perhaps most dangerous of all, Aussie rules football. It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the secret to Bass Phillip’s success? Phillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. However, his fans would be quick to point to Jones’ farming techniques, which do away with irrigation, pesticides and other such interventions, allowing his top-quality fruit to do what it does best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736124780907,"sku":"SK21751510","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Bass_Phillip_Gamay.jpg?v=1767587392"},{"product_id":"2019-bass-phillip-gamay-750ml","title":"2019 Bass Phillip Gamay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA typically uncompromising Gamay from Phillip Jones, best known for his Pinot Noirs, made from vines planted at Leongatha in South Gippsland at high density (9000 vines per ha). A light, fine wine with aromas of dark and sour cherries and spice, with great freshness, plus a steely backbone of natural acidity. The palate is long and lean and finishes clean and fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gippsland, Victoria \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bass Phillip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable Farming, Vegan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV%\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.4-14% \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: \"This opens with some youthful, reductive meatiness which breathes off to reveal a swathe of blueberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate has a fresh, juicy feel with bright, lively blueberry flavors, vivid acidity and a crisp snap of tannin. Drink over the next five years.\" - \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s always been a land with a brave and pioneering spirit - from building settlements in the desert, to the national pastimes of crocodile wrangling, shark punching and perhaps most dangerous of all, Aussie rules football. It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the secret to Bass Phillip’s success? Phillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. 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A light, fine wine with aromas of dark and sour cherries and spice, with great freshness, plus a steely backbone of natural acidity. The palate is long and lean and finishes clean and fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gippsland, Victoria \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bass Phillip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable Farming, Vegan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV%\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.4-14% \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: \"This opens with some youthful, reductive meatiness which breathes off to reveal a swathe of blueberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate has a fresh, juicy feel with bright, lively blueberry flavors, vivid acidity and a crisp snap of tannin. Drink over the next five years.\" - \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s always been a land with a brave and pioneering spirit - from building settlements in the desert, to the national pastimes of crocodile wrangling, shark punching and perhaps most dangerous of all, Aussie rules football. It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the secret to Bass Phillip’s success? Phillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. However, his fans would be quick to point to Jones’ farming techniques, which do away with irrigation, pesticides and other such interventions, allowing his top-quality fruit to do what it does best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736124846443,"sku":"SK99218002","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Bass_Phillip_Gamay_7fdc502c-2b38-4580-9db0-d972d29380fa.jpg?v=1767587394"},{"product_id":"2023-bass-phillip-gewurztraminer-1-5l-magnum","title":"2023 Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVery small production: started as a \"hobby wine\". Strong varietal, floral aromas with freshness \u0026amp; depth. Backbone of natural acidity. Pronounced minerality. Long palate. Tends to \"fatten\" with chewey texture after four years in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBACKGROUND:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Leongatha Vineyard;  9,000 vines\/HA; small plot cropping at approx. 1.0 tonne\/acre. Gentle wine with good acidity; often fermented in oak \u0026amp; then approx. 12 months in stainless. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S NOTES:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull of flavour and very “varietal”. Grippy acidity with a balanced roundness of floral, fruity and and lingering aromatics which grab your senses beyond the “back palate”. These gewurz’ develop a creamy texture after about three years in the bottle. A unique style for Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gippsland, Victoria \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gewurztraminer \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: White Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bass Phillip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable Farming, Vegan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV%\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.4-14% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1500ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736124879211,"sku":"SK14814766","price":119.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Gewurztraminer_750ml_bottle_image_squred__42192_2000x_15c52a4f-6651-432b-a0c9-64d41f570634.jpg?v=1767587395"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-nebbiolo-1-5l-magnum","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Nebbiolo 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful surprise! Bass Phillip only has a small amount of Nebbiolo planted, and whilst the depth of colour is deceiving, the tannins reveal the truth to this variety. Deep purple, it's exuberant with lifted florals and raspberry and pomegranate fruit. Charcoal and earth reveal themselves on the palate, and those tannins kick in to keep things snappy and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gippsland, Victoria \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bass Phillip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable Farming, Vegan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV%\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.4-14% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: \"This is an attractively fragrant nebbiolo with aromas of red cherries, roses and fresh, woody notes. The palate holds fresh red-cherry flavor and delivers a fresh flush of ripe tannins, neatly supported by bright acidity. Drink or hold.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s always been a land with a brave and pioneering spirit - from building settlements in the desert, to the national pastimes of crocodile wrangling, shark punching and perhaps most dangerous of all, Aussie rules football. It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the secret to Bass Phillip’s success? Phillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. However, his fans would be quick to point to Jones’ farming techniques, which do away with irrigation, pesticides and other such interventions, allowing his top-quality fruit to do what it does best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736124977515,"sku":"SK12034079","price":197.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Bass_Phillip_Nebbiolo_750ml_d7cf956e-e624-4b82-975f-fa604974289e.jpg?v=1767587400"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-premium-pinot-noir-1-5l-magnum","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size: 1500ml, Original Wood box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2021 vintage) \"Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. 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The estate has grown over many years (to 14 hectares) and is now one of the most sought-after producers of premium Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay in Australia. There is a big focus on spending many hours in the vineyard, demonstrated by the commitment to practice organics since 1993 and biodynamics since 2002.  As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines have been acquired by Jean-Marie Fourrier (of Domaine Fourrier). In this new phase of growth moving forward, Jean-Marie Fourrier will begin to take an active and primary role in the management of the vineyards and the wine production process as Chief Winemaker of Bass Phillip wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736125206891,"sku":"SK57458982","price":690.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Bass_phillip_premium_pinot_noir_2021_magenum_wood_box_731d88b7-84a8-4a88-9240-0af616f9c407.jpg?v=1767587410"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-reserve-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2021 vintage) \"Typically this wine possesses an extraordinary multi-dimensional experience with superb fruit density and beautiful silken tannins. Expect evolution in the glass, with aromas of pure, dark cherries, red plums and cranberries, before transforming into frankincense, wood varnish and gardenias.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBass Phillip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer Notes: The balanced acidity and energy in the wine reflect a perfect tension between soil composition, cooler temperatures during the growing season and the relatively high humidity of South Gippsland. The wine is a brilliant example of Australian terroir, where the signatures of the vineyard site and winemaker bring profound results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan\u003e2028-2037\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eThe intense and exquisitely balanced Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir is derived from a remarkably low-yielding vineyard of just 9000 vines per hectare and 270 grams of fruit per vine. 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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.\" – \u003cem\u003eChristina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe balanced acidity and energy in the wine reflect a perfect tension between soil composition, cooler temperatures during the growing season and the relatively high humidity of South Gippsland. 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Bright and focused and captures a gorgeous middle ground between the riper and cooler years. The flavour profile leans towards the more citrus, floral and mineral-driven end of the spectrum typical of cooler years, and yet the wine is also wonderfully open-knit and accessible, with no hard edges and the textural balance that is more common in warmer years. It’s a duality that works extremely well. There is a savoury undertone typical of the year, but it is a strand in the fabric rather than a dominant characteristic. I left a bottle open for more than a week, during which I observed virtually no oxidation. The 2015 might not be as overtly impressive as some recent years, rather it is a Champagne of cool sophistication and total polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ihw--product--info__expert_author\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Salon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalon is a unique Champagne. It was the product of one single man, Aimé Salon; from one region, the Côte des Blancs; from one cru, le Mesnil-sur-Oger; from one grape variety, Chardonnay; from one vintage, with no blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet each vintage is different from any other. The vagaries of climate, something in the air, that tiny something that can change everything: this is where Salon's personality is forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a vintage is declared less than 50,000 bottles of Salon are produced. To put that in perspective: Krug’s production – which is considered small – is about 500,000 bottles per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalon's production represents only 1% of that of Dom Perignon and 10% of that of Louis Roederer Cristal. 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Uplifting and memorable, this multi-layered and nuanced wine reflects a superb obsession, based on a low-cropping, four-hectare vineyard site at Leongatha. Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex. It can be cellared for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2023 vintage) \"Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBass Phillip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2030-2036\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.5 - 14.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: Aaged in French Allier barriques for 18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Phillip Wines (based in Leongatha) were established by Phillip Jones in 1979, where a small 3.5-hectare vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir. The estate has grown over many years (to 14 hectares) and is now one of the most sought-after producers of premium Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay in Australia. There is a big focus on spending many hours in the vineyard, demonstrated by the commitment to practice organics since 1993 and biodynamics since 2002.  As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines have been acquired by Jean-Marie Fourrier (of Domaine Fourrier). 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Bass Phillip only has a small amount of Nebbiolo planted, and whilst the depth of colour is deceiving, the tannins reveal the truth to this variety. Deep purple, it's exuberant with lifted florals and raspberry and pomegranate fruit. Charcoal and earth reveal themselves on the palate, and those tannins kick in to keep things snappy and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralia’s always been a land with a brave and pioneering spirit - from building settlements in the desert, to the national pastimes of crocodile wrangling, shark punching and perhaps most dangerous of all, Aussie rules football. It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat’s the secret to Bass Phillip’s success? Phillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. 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A lush fruit driven middle, enveloped by powdery tannins with delicious flavours that dance delicately across the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complex wine with superb fruit intensity and structure, Bass Phillip’s Estate Pinot Noir displays vibrant red berry fruit and layers of earthy, minerally complexity that unfurl and evolve over time. The biodynamically managed Estate vineyard is close-planted to 8,500 vines\/hectare and cropped at a low one tonne\/acre. Soils in the area are free-draining and mineral rich which can encourage high vigour. This, coupled with the region’s high rainfall, can lead to disease pressure; therefore, careful management of the canopy is essential. Owner\/winemaker Phillip Jones’ meticulous management of the vineyard ensures the Estate Pinot Noir consistently expresses enchanting fruit purity, multi-layered complexity and a sense of place unlike any other in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736142016875,"sku":"SK79168920","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021BassPhillipEstatePinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1767588057"},{"product_id":"2019-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2019 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritic tasting note: \"For this reviewer's money, BP's Estate Pinot offers the best bang for buck. While still a special occasion wine, it's almost as gorgeous as its elder siblings, and crafted for drinking younger. 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An iron fist in a velvet glove, this is long and elegant, able to age another 5-7 years but drinking beautifully right now.\" - 95\/100, Wine Enthusiast \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*From private collector, slight back label damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736207192427,"sku":"SK24367436","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/BassPhillipEstatePinotNoir750mL_e91d6285-36b2-44ef-953b-5aa9ab645615.jpg?v=1767589873"},{"product_id":"2018-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2018 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Suckling · 2018 Vintage, Tasted: Jun 2020\u003cbr\u003e“Very complex, rich and suave notes of grilled peaches, grapefruit and lemons arrive with a savory overlay of spiced biscuit and grilled hazelnut. 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The vineyard yields two to three barrels per year and is noted for intense citrus fruit, pronounced minerality, and a long, powerful palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage is described as a very high-quality year in southern Victoria. For this wine, fruit selection is highly selective. The wine is matured in 100% new, lightly toasted oak, with firm underlying acidity and a very long palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass Phillip is an Australian wine producer located in the Gippsland wine region of Victoria. The vineyard was planted in 1979 by Phillip Jones, and the first Bass Phillip wines were released in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate has been farmed organically since 1993 and biodynamically since 2002, though it remains uncertified. 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It is with this national taste for adventure and new sensations that Bass Phillip was founded in Victoria, a winery which takes its name from two explorers who first mapped this part of the country. For about twenty years now, Bass Phillip has been on the front line of the ‘new Australian’ wine scene. Phillip Jones, the brains behind the outfit, has been using some seriously fine terroir, plenty of patience, and a whole bunch of forward-thinking viticultural methods to achieve one key goal: to establish Pinot Noir as a real contender for the finest grape varietal down under. To say he’s achieved what he set out to do would be something of a major understatement - Bass Phillip is regularly cited as being ‘outstanding’, and is way up there with the other big names of Australian wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhillip Jones would claim it has a lot to do with the location of his winery. His vineyards are nestled deep in the beautiful cool climate sub-region of Leongatha in Gippsland, where the deep blue waters bring calming breezes - perfect climatic conditions for slow-ripening, finicky Pinot Noir grapes. However, his fans would be quick to point to Jones’ farming techniques, which do away with irrigation, pesticides and other such interventions, allowing his top-quality fruit to do what it does best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Gamay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Gippsland \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Destemmed, whole-berry fermentation with hand plunging before yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Sustainable Farming, Vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.4-14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2024–2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52921450430827,"sku":"SK43895173","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Bass_Phillip_Gamay_4e7b6460-ea0a-4e95-92bd-5c82dbeb6fe9.png?v=1780389311"},{"product_id":"2022-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion · 2022 Vintage · Published 23 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e“A powerhouse of a wine with a mid-gold hue, loads of flavour from white peach, baked quince, lemon, lime and grapefruit juice, zest and pith with ginger and oak spice. Good fruit within, yet ultimately savoury with creamy nutty lees and baked shortcrust pastry. Slippery phenolics add to the full-bodied palate. It's rich but by no means heavy, complex and detailed, contemplative, too. It's also the last complete vintage for John Durham, who originally came to help Phillip Jones with the change-over of ownership but stayed on during the COVID years. He left in late '23. Durham helped put mod-Oz chardonnay on the map back in the early Cape Mentelle days, and this is an excellent swan song.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Suckling · 2022 Vintage · Tasted: Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003e“Pure and refined, with complex aromas of lemon confit, lemons, hazelnuts, orange blossoms, flint and lanolin. The palate is wonderfully complex, with refined notes of creme brulee, peaches, puff pastry, beeswax and red apples. Exceptionally well balanced and giving, with underlying tension. Excellent. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Gippsland \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.4 - 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership: Phillip Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2026–2031\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52921489555819,"sku":"SK34335066","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022BassPhillipPremiumChardonnay750ml_0ad945e8-143a-4468-8fe6-643065681ed7.png?v=1780389307"},{"product_id":"2016-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2016 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eThe 2016 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay is a rare and highly sought-after expression of Gippsland Chardonnay, reflecting the estate’s commitment to low yields, biodynamic farming, and minimal-intervention winemaking. 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Extended lees maturation enhanced texture and complexity, while minimal intervention preserved the vineyard’s natural expression and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThe wine opens with aromas of white peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, layered with notes of hazelnut, subtle flint, and gentle oak spice. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-laced finish. With time in bottle, additional savoury and nutty nuances have begun to emerge, adding further depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eApproachable now with careful aeration, the 2016 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 10–20+ years, rewarding patient cellaring with increased complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eA distinguished Gippsland Chardonnay for collectors seeking precision, texture, and proven ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52921718964587,"sku":"SK84948463","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/BassPhillipPremiumChardonnay_64530f2a-e561-4a3f-9e35-d9433133912c.png?v=1780389302"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/collections\/bass_phillip.webp?v=1768887916","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/collections\/bass-phillip.oembed","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}