Thursday, 15 March 2012

Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 1996 - Gippsland, Australia

Followers note this wine was served from a half bottle (375ml).

Pale brick red with signature cloudy maroon appearance. The nose is very complex and detailed, taking a few minutes to draw from the glass. Violets, wet oak, stewed mushroom and sour cherry to list a few of the many aromas. The wine floods forward on the palate with layers of fruit and spice leading to a very long finish with tart acidity in check. The wine is drinking now but if followers have this vintage in regular 750ml bottles, I would hang on for another 5-7 years. Certainly a very fine Pinot Noir capable of standing next to top Burgundies in my eyes.

96 Points

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