Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2016

Name: Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2016
Brand: Bass Philip
SKU: BPGEW16
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Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer has a very small production and was originally created as a "hobby wine". It boasts strong varietal and floral aromas, along with a refreshing and deep taste. The natural acidity provides a solid backbone and the pronounced minerality adds to its complexity. The palate is long and satisfying. After four years in the bottle, this wine tends to develop a chewy texture and a fuller body. The grapes for this wine come from the Leongatha Vineyard, which has 9,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard uses small plot cropping at around 1.0 tonne per acre. The resulting wine is gentle and possesses good acidity. It is often fermented in oak and aged for approximately 12 months in stainless steel.

The Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2016 is a wine that takes a moment to reveal its true character. Initially shy, it opens up with delicate lychee fruit, lime leaf and unripe apricot aromas. On the palate, it is spicy and dry with a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. The wine is medium-bodied with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and a hint of oak. It has a long finish that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. This wine is made from the Gewürztraminer grape and hails from the Gippsland region of Australia. Bass Phillip, the winemaker, has produced a vegan wine using traditional production methods. The wine is best enjoyed within 3-5 years of its vintage date, allowing it to reach its full potential. Overall, this Gewurztraminer is a delightful wine that will please both novice and experienced wine drinkers alike.

Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer has a very small production and was originally created as a "hobby wine". It boasts strong varietal and floral aromas, along with a refreshing and deep taste. The natural acidity provides a solid backbone and the pronounced minerality adds to its complexity. The palate is long and satisfying. After four years in the bottle, this wine tends to develop a chewy texture and a fuller body. The grapes for this wine come from the Leongatha Vineyard, which has 9,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard uses small plot cropping at around 1.0 tonne per acre. The resulting wine is gentle and possesses good acidity. It is often fermented in oak and aged for approximately 12 months in stainless steel.

The Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2016 is a wine that takes a moment to reveal its true character. Initially shy, it opens up with delicate lychee fruit, lime leaf and unripe apricot aromas. On the palate, it is spicy and dry with a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. The wine is medium-bodied with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and a hint of oak. It has a long finish that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. This wine is made from the Gewürztraminer grape and hails from the Gippsland region of Australia. Bass Phillip, the winemaker, has produced a vegan wine using traditional production methods. The wine is best enjoyed within 3-5 years of its vintage date, allowing it to reach its full potential. Overall, this Gewurztraminer is a delightful wine that will please both novice and experienced wine drinkers alike.

Maker

Bass Phillip

Varietal

Gewurtztraminer

Country

Australia

Region

Gippsland, Victoria

Vintage

2016

ABV

12.4%

Bottle size

750ml

The story of Bass Phillip began in the early 1970s when the first vineyard site was selected 15 kilometres south of Leongatha, based on climatic and topographical observations. The location benefits from South Gippsland's unique conditions—mountains to the north and the ocean to the south—creating the ideal environment for slow grape ripening. In 1998, a 7.5-hectare vineyard was planted in Leongatha’s hinterland, primarily featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with small plantings of Gewurztraminer and Nebbiolo. Together, these plantings total over 10 hectares of closely managed, low-yielding vines that produce wines with depth, length, and complexity.

Bass Phillip has embraced organic practices since 1993 and biodynamic farming since 2002. The vineyard's natural processes, including no irrigation and meticulous canopy management, allow the terroir to shine in the wines. The deep, mineral-rich soils combined with South Gippsland's climate contribute to the unique flavour profile of Bass Phillip’s wines, which are made using minimal intervention and traditional winemaking methods. Founder Phillip Jones spent years refining his craft before entering the Australian market, where his Pinot Noirs have earned top accolades from both local and international critics. Today, Bass Phillip’s Pinot Noirs are among Australia’s most sought-after, sold on allocation and rarely seen on the secondary market.

Bass Phillip’s winemaking philosophy centres around simplicity, low cropping, and minimal intervention. Each wine is an authentic expression of its regional and vineyard characteristics. The deep mineral-rich soils of South Gippsland, combined with the region’s natural high humidity and cooler temperatures, contribute to the wines' length, complexity, balanced acidity, and natural minerality. Bass Phillip wines are powerful yet elegant, with mouth-filling textures and complex sweet fruit flavours. They are perfectly balanced with lingering, clean fruit on the finish, making them exceptional for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.

Jean-Marie Fourrier, legendary Burgundian winemaker, joined the Bass Phillip management team in 2020, bringing his knowledge and experience to help develop fine wines with texture and complexity. In fact, Fourrier's relationship with Bass Phillip goes back over 20 years, having consulted for the domaine back in 2002. Fourrier developed an early appreciation for Bass Phillip wines, as it would often turn up as an impressive mystery wine at high-rolling Burgundy tastings in Hong Kong. With his brother-in-law and his wife already living in Australia plus their historical ties, Fourrier felt 'all the stars aligned', when the possibility to take over came. Since 2021, with Fourrier's Aussie brother in-law Adam 'Skip' Francis has been working the grounds, while Fourrier oversees the farming and production adding French Burgundian know-how to the Aussie icon.