{"product_id":"bass-phillip-reserve-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfound depth and Burgundian sensibility define this flagship Pinot Noir from one of Australia’s most revered estates. The 2018 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir is sourced from the oldest and most select vines of the Bass Phillip vineyard in South Gippsland, Victoria, a site long celebrated for producing Pinot Noir of remarkable concentration and complexity. The Reserve bottling represents the estate’s finest barrels, selected from extremely low-yielding vines grown on deep, mineral-rich soils that contribute to the wine’s intensity and structure. Bass Phillip’s philosophy emphasizes organic and biodynamic vineyard practices alongside minimal intervention in the winery, allowing the character of the site to speak clearly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation with whole berries and careful maturation in French oak help shape the wine’s layered texture and aromatic depth. The 2018 vintage delivered ideal ripening conditions, producing fruit of exceptional purity and balance. In the glass, the wine shows a deep and complex aromatic profile where dark cherry, plum and forest floor notes unfold gradually. The palate carries impressive concentration, yet remains poised and refined with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. With its remarkable structure, complexity and finesse, the 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir stands as one of the most compelling expressions of Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Deep and complex\u003cbr\u003eAromatic layers of black cherry, wild strawberry and dark plum intertwined with forest floor, dried rose petals, exotic spice and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Silky and concentrated\u003cbr\u003eRich yet elegant, showing dark cherry and raspberry fruit supported by savoury spice, fine tannins and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and refined\u003cbr\u003eA persistent finish marked by red berry fruit, subtle spice and earthy complexity, carried by fine tannins and graceful length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A stunning Reserve Pinot Noir with extraordinary depth and complexity. Layers of dark cherry, spice and earthy nuance flow across a beautifully textured palate, finishing long and seamless.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A powerful yet elegant Pinot Noir showing dark cherry, plum and forest floor with remarkable concentration and structure. The palate is intense but refined, with exceptional length.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Profound and layered with dark fruit, spice and earthy detail. The wine has remarkable intensity and finesse, finishing long and balanced with superb persistence.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Gippsland, Victoria\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2018\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 13.4%\u003cbr\u003eOther - Organic \u0026amp; Biodynamic Practices, Old Vine Selection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42606357020759,"sku":"BPRPN-18","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/8fb19932-6db3-4164-b317-d9a3cd993372.jpg?v=1773363629","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/bass-phillip-reserve-pinot-noir-2018","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}