Established in 1979 in South Gippsland, Victoria, Bass Phillip has earned an international reputation as one of Australia's finest producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate has been organically farmed since 1993 and biodynamically managed since 2002, with a philosophy centred on working in harmony with nature to produce wines of purity, balance and an exceptional sense of place.

Bass Phillip's vineyards are planted at high density and cropped to extremely low yields, allowing each vine to produce intensely flavoured fruit. Combined with the region's cool maritime climate, deep mineral-rich soils and minimal intervention in both vineyard and winery, the resulting wines are renowned for their elegance, texture, complexity and remarkable ageing potential.

In 2020, the estate entered a new chapter under the stewardship of renowned Burgundian winemaker Jean-Marie Fourrier, building on the pioneering legacy of founder Phillip Jones. Guided by a shared commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and gentle, natural techniques, Bass Phillip continues to craft some of Australia's most sought-after wines, celebrated for their finesse, purity and unmistakable expression of South Gippsland.

Vintage Summary: 

"The 2024 growing season at Bass Phillip has delivered a vintage defined by exceptional quality and structural intensity. In the cool, maritime climate of South Gippsland, we often face the vagaries of nature during flowering; this year, a cold and windy spell resulted in a slightly reduced total yield of 32.3 tons. However, for the dedicated collector, this smaller crop is a harbinger of excellence. The reduced yield has produced fruit with a high skin-to-juice ratio, translating into wines of profound concentration, vibrant natural acidity, and beautifully integrated tannins.

While the 2023 season was characterised by a swifter ripening process, 2024 was a year of patience. The cooler temperatures allowed for an extended "hang time," with harvest concluding on March 27th. This gradual, even ripening has endowed the 2024 wines with a level of flavour complexity and aromatic precision that is truly distinctive. Our Chardonnays show a modest and welcome increase in volume and focus, while the Pinot Noirs possess the deep concentration and structural "spine" that ensure they will evolve magnificently in the cellar for years to come. In summary, 2024 is a vintage of balance and power—a testament to the slow, cool ripening that makes Bass Phillip one of the world's most unique sites for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."

- Bass Phillip