95pts James Halliday | Australia's Most Legendary Pinot Noir Producer

The 2021 Bass Phillip Estate Old Vines Pinot Noir is an exceptional expression of Australian Pinot Noir from one of the country's most iconic and tightly held estates. Phillip Jones has been quietly producing world-class Pinot in South Gippsland since 1979, building a reputation for wines of purity, finesse and Burgundian-like complexity.

The Old Vines cuvée represents the heart of the estate — small production, hand-farmed, and consistently among the most sought-after Pinot Noirs in Australia.

My Wine Man on Bass Phillip
Phillip Jones is one of Australia's most respected and influential Pinot Noir producers. Working in near isolation for decades in South Gippsland, he established Bass Phillip as a benchmark for cool-climate Pinot Noir, with wines that are highly allocated and often sell out on release.

This is a producer-driven estate where site, farming and patience define everything.

Tasting Notes
Lifted aromas of raspberry, strawberry and red cherry, layered with spice, rose petal and subtle earthy undertones. The palate is medium-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins and a soft, flowing texture. Pure red fruit drives the wine, supported by delicate spice and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
A Pinot Noir of this finesse calls for refined, delicate dishes. We love it with Free Range Chicken Thigh Boneless Skinless Fillet from My Meat Man — lightly roasted or pan-seared — where the wine's red cherry fruit, gentle spice and silky texture complement the richness of the duck without overpowering it.

It also works beautifully with mushroom risotto, roasted chicken or soft truffle-based dishes, where the earthy complexity of the wine enhances the umami character of the food.

Why This Is a Smart Buy
At HK$669, this is one of Australia's most iconic and highly allocated Pinot Noirs. Produced in extremely limited quantities by a legendary winemaker, it combines rarity, critical acclaim and long-term cellar potential — a true collector's bottle.

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