Bob McDonald

9.4

Bass Phillip is arguably the best producer of Pinot Noir in Australia so you would expect he would produce an excellent Chardonnay - and he does. This had full buttercup yellow in colour. Big and generous - rich and buttery with ripe fruit and integrated oak. Some notes of pear amongst the stone fruit. Somewhat old fashioned in style. — 3 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.2

Yeah, yeah, I opened this way too young, but sometimes you just want a dose of pure crystalline cherry fruit filtered through an icy mountain stream and scented with freshly chopped green herbs and willow bark. Nervy, with thrumming acidity, it goes down soooooo easy. ⁣ — 4 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.1

End of Vintage lunch 2021 at Fino Vino. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Forgot to take a photo of the Half Bottle at No. 19 Restaurant at The Darling at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. This was the 2017 William Downie from Gippsland. Interested to try this as Gippsland is the home of Bass Phillip, one of the most accomplished makers of Pinot Noir in Australia as is William Downie. This was more beetroot and earthy root vegetables than red fruits with classic Burgundian sappiness. A classy effort although has some developing to do. — 6 years ago

speedy duncan

9.0

A toast to Mr. Benson — 7 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

Rustic and chaotic. Dark, intriguing and satisfying. Some good funk and black fruit on then nose. Tart boysenberry from the Frappato upfront. Some bass notes from the NDA with a waifier than expected body. A chalky baking-spice, limestone-laced finish. Doesn't seem to follow any decipherable arc though like a story made up of wonderful vignettes that don't fully gel, but you don't care and enjoy it anyway. — 8 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.1

Third time drinking this vintage. It's ready now. Dope wine. — 8 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

A great substitute for my first choice. Excellent with both the chicken and sea bass entrées. At Patina 250. — 3 years ago

with Bonnie

Bob McDonald

9.2

More impressive than the last tasting in August this year. Raspberry, strawberry and other red fruits and a hint of clove. A lovely fresh spicy nose. A light weight plus palate showing sour cherry, muted acid finishing with very fine tannins. Phillip Jones showing his skill with a grape other than Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. Good to drink now or in the next 12 months. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

This is the entry level Cuvée of about 6 Cuvées of Pinot Noir from Bass Phillip. Under the new ownership of Burgundian, Jacques Fourrier, there appears to be less offered of about 4 judging by the 2019 vintage I just purchased a few weeks ago. This had a touch of cloudiness which is not unusual as they bottle unfiltered which contributes to flavour intensity. This had pronounced strawberry notes on nose and palate. Not particularly complex but fruit driven with note of game and very enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Paco Suro

9.2

A little past it’s peak window. This was in Mag. Enjoyed it and found it very similar in style to a Porter Bass but with a bit more weight. — 5 years ago

Tim Drury

9.1

At Dave’s — 6 years ago

with Seema

Kevin Cahoon

9.1

High toned floral, black olive, tar, mineral and soy notes frame the blackberry, cassis and plum fruit nose. This bottle has more bass notes in the palate with iron, road tar and soy accents to the black raspberry fruit. Elegant tannins frame the bright acidity found on the black fruited finish. — 7 years ago

Trevor Donoghue

9.0

Jalapeño and bell pepper with peaches. Went so perfectly with striped bass w/ thyme, lemon, and potatoes — 8 years ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Went nicely with sea bass — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

My first of 7 bottles from the 2015 vintage and the ultra close planted Issan vineyard of 5 Hectares planted 9000 vines per Hectare. Rich red fruits with bunchy earthy notes. Not quite as impressive as the 2013 vintage (see previous Delectable notes) which Philip Jones called a freak wine. Medium to full bodied. Lots of fine tannins. Have the remaining bottles every year for the next 6 years. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Phillip Jones has sold Bass Phillip to Burgundian winemaker, Jacques Fourrier. The former entry level Cuvée, Crown Prince has gone and replaced by Bin 17K , the ultra high density planting of 17,000 vines per Hectare planted by Jones. The wine had a slight cloudiness which is often a trademark of BP as they are bottled unfiltered. Aromas of Loam, red plum and red cherry with stalky notes. The following night a raspberry note was apparent. A delicious entry level Cuvée, light to medium weight, designed for early drinking. The legacy of Phillip Jones is in good hands. Part of his role is as a consultant for the first 3 years. I will look forward to tasting The Estate in the next few weeks. Tasted another 72 weeks later on 15th February 2023 with consistent notes. Also on 7th April 2023 - most enjoyable with that cloudiness and palate intensity. Had another one on 19th October 2023. Thoroughly enjoyable as always. Great value for the Entry Level BP Pinot. Had the last bottle on 12th November 2024. Quite light. Drinks to its price point. 5 years is its limit. 88 points. — 4 years ago

Chester Baker

10

I like this one very much. It’s tasty and has a subtle flavor. — 6 years ago

Jason Lee

9.1

I heard in Melbourne they call “natural wine” “collingwood koolaid”. Jonestown 2018 sounds cute right about now. After one dexy I could be fooled very easily into drinking this sans sulfur koolaid. Strawberry milkshake made with buttermilk frozen custard with a little Yuzu zest. Living in New York you sometimes forget it’s always summer/sunny somewhere. This will remind you, and if you’re lucky it will make you forget again 💁 — 7 years ago

with Vivian and Esther

Jim Takada

9.3

Another awesome Overture! Rack of lamb and sea bass, all went well! — 8 years ago