Bass Phillip, Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria, 2010

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Clear red. Soft, sweet, with rather coffee-ish oak. Quite simple and short on the palate: abbreviated Pinot. Has some aromatic finesse, though the oak seems to efface itself and there is something almost floral on the finish.

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Savoury, leafy nose, lots of multi-layered fruit cherries and ripe English strawberries. Clean, fresh finish, some inky fruit at end.

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Restrained nose of raspberries and vanilla/chocolate oak. Long peppery aftertaste with notes of mint and cherries. Quite an extracted big style of wine.