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96
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95
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Tasting Notes
William Downie is a rising star of Gippsland, bringing his experience from Burgundy as well as icons like Bass Phillips and De Bortoli.
This wine exemplifies the essence of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, showcasing a vibrant ruby hue with aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and subtle floral undertones of rose and violets. On the palate, it offers a seamless balance of delicate fruit purity, soft tannins, and a refined acidity that brings freshness to every sip. Nuances of forest floor, crushed herbs, and gentle spice round out a long, elegant finish.
William Downie crafts his Pinot Noir with minimal intervention, allowing the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley to shine. The result is a wine of purity, complexity, and authenticity, reflective of his hands-off approach and dedication to sustainable viticulture.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria, Yarra Valley
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 10-15 Years
Scores
96 / 100"Immensely complex and enticing, the wine shows dark berry, bouquet garni, cured meat, porcini, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and weight, combined with fleshy texture and layers of polished tannins, finishing impressively long and engaging."
- Sam Kim
95 / 100
"Fruit clarity and purity shines in this cool vintage Yarra pinot. It's a joy from the first heady sniff of red cherry, cranberry, blood orange, leaf and herbs. The palate opens up with a seamless meshing of fruit, oak and fine, silky tannins perfectly in sync, running smoothly and long across the tongue. An ever-so-elegant encapsulation of Yarra Valley pinot."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion