Dixie & Bass

Bass Phillip

Premium Chardonnay 2017

This is an excellent Chardonnay keeping pace with Bass Phillip’s Premium Pinot Noir. That has not always been the case but this certainly is. Stone fruit and honeycomb with a creamy texture and medium plus intensity on the palate. Enough acid to warrant having the last bottle later in the year or early in 2027. — 10 days ago

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Doug Powers

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Sounds wonderful @Bob McDonald!!

Ceritas

Porter-Bass Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Oh my goodness — 3 months ago

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Dixie & Bass

Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2020

Nice fruit and acid balance. Goes great with a variety of foods. — 8 months ago

Bass Phillip

Gippsland Chardonnay 2018

Delectable- this is the Estate Chardonnay not the cheaper Gippsland Cuvée. Restrained initially (more Chablis than White Burgundy) but with air it filled out to be more peachy than citrus. Drinking well at 6 years with another 2 plus years in the tank if desired. This shows that Phillip Jones’s expertise with Pinot extends to Chardonnay. — 2 years ago

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Bass Phillip

The Estate Pinot Noir 2016

A typically good Bass Phillip Estate PN from a good vintage. Mid red in colour with a tawny hint. Aromatics of stewed red fruits with Sous Bois/compost heap. Dried herbs. The palate is delicious showing those savoury red fruits finishing with silky tannins. All coming together at 10 years of age. Sadly my last bottle from this vintage. — 13 days ago

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David White

David White

@Bob McDonald restocking is getting very pricey the 2022 Bass Phillip Reserve PN is now about $A 1200 or about $US 800 😮
Bob McDonald

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@David White Yes the price of the Reserve has gone through the roof since Phillip Jones sold to the Burgundians. I must admit to buying some in previous vintages when it was around $500/$600 but not now. The Premium is still worth it.
Bob McDonald

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That’s Aussie $s.

Porter-Bass

Dot's Garden Estate Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2019

Very solid zin. Definitely more on the elegant side, though still over 14.5%. Haven’t had before and enjoyed. — 3 months ago

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Bass Phillip

Reserve Pinot Noir 2013

As I’ve said previously it’s always a highlight to drink a Bass Phillip Reserve - Australia’s Best Pinot Noir. Nose of Asian spices, decayed plant matter/compost heap, mushroom and Sous Bois in general - a gorgeous nose. The palate is also gorgeous and of profound intensity with medium minus acid - great length and persistence. Treads the line of intensity and elegance. An amazingly good Pinot of Premier Cru but more of Grand Cru standard. I haven’t been buying recent vintages because the French owners have jacked up the price significantly / now approaching $1000, whereas I paid $495 for this 2013. — 8 months ago

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Ron R

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French owners, huh??? Great wines, tho, I agree.
Bob McDonald

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@David White @Ron R Just an update on the current pricing of the Reserve - steeper than I thought - the 2019 Reserve is selling for around $1500 AUD in Australia.
Ron R

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Good lord! So, we’re never gonna taste any more of this stuff.

Ceritas

Porter-Bass Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Deep, dark ruby with a suuuper perfumed nose of ripe cherry and crunchy dark plum, with slightly bark notes and maybe even a little mint and balsamic showing in the background. Light medium bodied, with beautiful flavor and well integrated tannin, there’s still SO much energy to this, with strange and fun note of things like pine needles, balsamic, pomegranate, peppery notes and ripe plum, with hints of black mulch and iron integrated throughout. — 11 days ago

Bass Phillip

Pinot Noir 2018

@Kushiro w/Okabe
Australia; Bass Phillip
大好きなワイン!
これまであったシャルドネを全てピノノワールに植え替えたらしい
丸くて、酸味穏やかで、華やかで、とても美味しかった❤️
— 2 months ago

Gaja

Rossj - Bass Langhe Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Ming L
9.3

This 2018 Rossj-Bass continues to impress with its vibrant and layered expression. On the nose, the Sauvignon Blanc influence lends bright aromatic lift, offering ripe peach, zesty lemon peel, and a delicate touch of passionfruit, all woven together with nuances of almond and a whisper of jasmine. The palate is beautifully balanced, round and texture with a medium-full body, yet lifted by a lively, refreshing acidity. The finish is polished and harmonious. Effortless drinkability. — 6 months ago

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