William Downie
Gippsland Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Victoria, Australia
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
William Downie
Bill Downie is famous for his striking William Downie Pinot Noirs from Gippsland... (where he lives) the Yarra (where he makes the wines) and Mornington Peninsula. These wines are produced in tiny quantities so Bill spends most of his time telling people his wines are sold out. When he came across this biodynamic Petit Verdot vineyard in South Australia he saw an opportunity to make a wine an accessibly priced wine that would be available in greater volume. But because the vineyard has been organically managed for the past 15 years and was recently certified as biodynamic he also saw a site that fitted in with the philosophy of grape growing he pursues on his own vineyard in Gippsland. The wine offers great value and individuality from one of Australia’s great young talents.
Description
His Gippsland Pinot Noir displays rich cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry and poached plum with clove, nutmeg and some floral notes. Dense and concentrated. The palate shows cigar box and forest floor with more dark fruits. Fine but present tannin with a textured & long finish.
Food Pairing
Beef, Veal, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
