Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2013Bass Phillip is an estate that is revered for its sumptuous and ethereal Pinot Noir from the uncompromising and radical Phillip Jones. The home block vineyard in Leongatha was planted in 1979 and organic since 1993. The vineyards primarily are planted to pinot noir and some chardonnay, with small crops of gamay and gewurztraminer also. Brooding, textural wines of great complexity and finesse that are not always easily read, sinuous and challenging in

This release embraces the re-use of natural materials in its packaging

toasted almond and jasmine

baked and crushed by a two-ton volcanic stone tahona wheel and a roller mill

The grand château itself is a heritage icon and has recently been restored to it former glory

mocha and black liquorice notes

on ice or in cocktails

although many have tried

savoury spices and bramble

Pure and noble

A combination of Cream and Raspberry Liqueur

It was founded in 1794 and the West Highland port town of the same name has grown around the distillery

raisins and dried fig