{"product_id":"2022-bass-phillip-gamay-1-5l-magnum","title":"2022 Bass Phillip Gamay 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1.5L Magnum Bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited 1.5L Magnum of Bass Phillip Gamay from Gippsland. Organically and biodynamically grown, the 2022 shows vivid red fruit, juicy freshness and fine tannins, with maturation entirely in seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was a low-yielding vintage, with cool and wet conditions early in the season followed by warmer weather through summer and autumn. The Gamay was picked on 31 March at a very low yield of 2 tonnes per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass Phillip’s South Gippsland vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, without irrigation. The cool climate and deep mineral-rich soils support slow ripening, natural acidity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunches were destemmed and transferred to open fermenters with minimal sulphur dioxide. Fermentation started naturally, followed by regular plunging. The wine was gently pressed and gravity-racked to barrel, where malolactic fermentation occurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gamay was matured only in seasoned barrels to preserve its fruit character. It remained in barrel for 14 months before gravity racking, with no fining or filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid red fruits; echoes of blood plums, cherry, rhubarb with just a waft of wet stone providing savoury respite. Summer pudding flavours fill the palate continuing the singular focus of red fruits with a juicy, sweet middle framed by powdery tannins which will ensure it keeps it fresh and vibrant for at least the next 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass Phillip is a Gippsland producer known for low-yielding vineyards, organic and biodynamic viticulture, natural fermentation and minimal-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bass Phillip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gippsland, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic and biodynamic; no irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fermentation in open fermenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 months in seasoned oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravity handled, unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594650353752,"sku":"5360828416","price":178.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/2022BassPhillipGamay1.5LMagnum.png?v=1790920305","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2022-bass-phillip-gamay-1-5l-magnum","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}