Description / Reviews
"The 2024 growing season at Bass Phillip has delivered a vintage defined by exceptional quality and structural intensity. In the cool, maritime climate of South Gippsland, we often face the vagaries of nature during flowering; this year, a cold and windy spell resulted in a slightly reduced total yield of 32.3 tons. However, for the dedicated collector, this smaller crop is a harbinger of excellence. The reduced yield has produced fruit with a high skin-to-juice ratio, translating into wines of profound concentration, vibrant natural acidity, and beautifully integrated tannins. While the 2023 season was characterized by a swifter ripening process, 2024 was a year of patience. The cooler temperatures allowed for an extended "hang time," with harvest concluding on March 27th. This gradual, even ripening has endowed the 2024 wines with a level of flavour complexity and aromatic precision that is truly distinctive. Our Chardonnays show a modest and welcome increase in volume and focus, while the Pinot Noirs possess the deep concentration and structural "spine" that ensure they will evolve magnificently in the cellar for years to come. In summary, 2024 is a vintage of balance and power—a testament to the slow, cool ripening that makes Bass Phillip one of the world's most unique sites for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Fragrant 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." - Winemaker Notes
