Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2017

Phillip Jones rates his 2017 Estate Pinot Noir as one of his best ever under this label and reminiscent of Nuits St Georges - aromatic of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant. Muscular and vigorous, chewy and full-bodied, its structured is both well built and well-balanced with plenty of length.

The Estate Pinot Noir comes from vines aged between 35 to 38 year old contribute the majority of the fruit for this wine with yields cropped at approximately one tonne per acre. It's cloudy dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed aromatics of ripe red cherries and winter strawberries infused with violets drift through the nostrils followed by hints of sour cherries, fresh herbs, light forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light to medium weight the delicious palate is intensely flavoured with red to dark cherries and strawberries with a dash of sour cherries adding some verve. Expansive and powerful with subtle forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs, spicy cedar and bright minerality also chiming in on the back palate for added complexity. Supple yet vibrant mouthfeel with lively acidity and silky tannins. Concludes exceptionally long and moreish. Drink over the next 6-8 years.