Bass Phillip - Pinot Noir 2019 (750ml) Tinto Fino

Bass Phillip - Pinot Noir 2019 (750ml) Tinto Fino95 points Wine Enthusiast For this reviewer's money, BP's Estate Pinot offers the best bang for buck. While still a special occasion wine, it's almost as gorgeous as its elder siblings, and crafted for drinking younger. Ironically, it's also the one that takes longest to open up. But when it does, it billows aromas of dried cranberry, cherry preserves, umami like mushrooms, cocktail bitters and potpourri. The palate is silky with a lift of crystalline

the texture so dense

fruit preserve and cherry are immediately perceived on first olfactory examination

Full-bodied and tangy on the palate featuring perfect balance

and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg

Pair with grilled fish

in contrast to the densely planted valley floor below

The finish had some hints of minerality that pleasantly faded away

one can say classic or statuesque

Maipe was the Lord of the Winds for the ancient Andean Indians

this Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of blackberry

Flavor: It is deliciously seductive while smooth and versatile

today mostly the Veltliner Verde is cultivated