{"product_id":"bass-phillip-gamay-2024","title":"Bass Phillip Gamay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bass Phillip Gamay 2024 is a bright, savoury South Gippsland red that captures the grape’s aromatic fruit and naturally refreshing character. The wine is described by the estate as intensely varietal, combining wild berries, plum and sour cherry with distinctive earthy nuances. Its generous fruit profile is balanced by firm acidity, giving the wine freshness and definition rather than excessive weight. Beneath the primary fruit lies a subtly gamey character that adds complexity and reflects the variety’s more rustic, food-friendly side. The palate is harmonious and mouth-filling, carrying its clean berry and plum flavours through to a long, lively finish. Bass Phillip identifies the wine as Cru Beaujolais-inspired in style, with an emphasis on purity, brightness and immediate drinkability. The estate considers the 2024 release its finest Gamay produced to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the winery, Bass Phillip Gamay can develop successfully for approximately six years after vintage. Its youthful sour cherry and plum characters are expected to soften gradually into rounder stone-fruit flavours with bottle age. The 2024 release is already approachable, but its acidity and structure should allow it to gain greater harmony over the short to medium term. Bass Phillip’s broader philosophy is centred on organically and biodynamically managed vineyards, low cropping, no irrigation and minimal intervention in the cellar. These practices are intended to preserve natural acidity, vibrant fruit, texture and the individual character of the vineyard. Its freshness and moderate body make it an excellent partner for charcuterie, terrines, light pasta dishes, seafood and simply prepared red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fine, fragrant and varietal\u003cbr\u003eFresh red cherry, wild berries, plum, dried herbs and integrated whole-bunch spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Juicy and savoury\u003cbr\u003eRed berry and plummy fruit with sour cherry, dried tobacco, firm acidity and supple al dente tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fresh and harmonious\u003cbr\u003eClean berry fruit, subtle earth and lingering spice carried by lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This 2024 Gamay is fine and perfumed to start showing fresh red cherry pit and dried herbs with well integrated whole bunch spice. Fruit forward and juicy with touches of dried tobacco complexity while al-dente tannins provide supple structure to enjoy over the short to medium term.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Angus Hughson, WinePilot, 91 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Gamay\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Victoria, Gippsland\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064544489559,"sku":"BP-GAMAY-24","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/18fb82aa-7282-43be-8a3b-f819ea8b4e3f.webp?v=1784769463","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/bass-phillip-gamay-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}