Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Absolutely stunning. The most under known & under appreciated producer of Napa Cabernet…a TRB made wine 08 vintages forward, Heidi Barrett made this 97.

Dark core, anise, dark chocolate to pudding, caramel soft, black licorice, dark spice, fresh tobacco, dull, oak barrel shavings, dry herbs, baking spices, perfumed; dark, red, florals, violets, lavender, excellent round acidity and with a lush, well balanced, nicely tensioned/structured, elegant finish that’s last 90 seconds and lands squarely on full beauty. — 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Wonderful earthy perfume of red fruits, rose petals, mushroom, decayed plant matter, sous bois. Aromas that you go back to time and time again - intoxicating. Medium bodied palate with resolved Tannins, M minus acid and M plus length. Really should not have a Bass Phillip Premium under 10 years of age. 2009 was a good year for BP so Phillip Jones said at the time, but they would have had vintages since which equal or slightly better this. One of Australia’s best Pinot Noirs. — 6 years ago

Ron from VA

8.9

This PV Is like a cleanup hitter getting to pitch he wanted with runners in scoring position, with two outs, and watching the fall just feet short of a home run. Wonderful swing and could contact, just misses the bull’s-eye for the game winning walk off homerun. The purple/floral notes are there, it’s just missing the energy and weight that comes with ripe sugars and extraction leading to vibrant Tannins/mouthfeel. Let me be clear, this is an enjoyable wine, it’s just not AMAZING ;) it should be noted that this spent 28 months and barrel, perhaps it softened a little too much? — 6 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Same as previous bottles/notes, but starting to fade. — 2 years ago

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Bob McDonald

9.3

This is officially the Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay but that choice not offered by Delectable. The wine is pale gold in colour. Aromas of leesy solids, cashews and toasty notes. On the palate sweetish, mandarin flesh and white nectarines. Quite developed on the palate with minimal acid and Medium + Intensity. A mouthful of flavour - quite delicious in the richer spectrum. If Phillip Jones makes great Pinot Noir he should be able to make great Chardonnay, and he does. — 5 years ago

Tom Lacy

9.1

Katie promotion , new couches — 7 years ago

Anthony Auger

9.0

Mint and pear on the nose. Upfront there’s a really interesting impression of cotton candy or bubblegum. Then I get a mild apple cider vinegar and tart pear note. Finishes with a strong lemon oil linger. Aged pretty nicely, only a hint of ferment that I actually kind of linked! — 5 years ago

Robert

10

Sweet and bubbly and tastes like strawberries. — 6 years ago

Lindsey Kelley

9.8

Sooo fruity and good and delicious 🍎🍐 — 6 years ago

Lisa Rismiller

9.8

Best Sauvignon Blanc! Well-balanced, semi-fruity. — 7 years ago