Bass Phillip Premium Old Vines Pinot Noir 2023

Premium is revealing more aromatics than its siblings, starting with lavender and violets, a hint of pepper and then the cherry fruit rolls in. Full bodied, ripe and rich, with tannins seemingly layered and fine grained, the spicy oak a support act, concentrated and deep yet there’s such freshness and vibrancy within thanks to the acidity. The palate builds, the finish lingers and you hope someone pours you another glass. Beautifully poised yet will garner more complexity in time. Drink from: 2025. Drink by: 2040. (Jane Faulkner,winecompanion.com.au,June 17, 2025)