William Downie, 'Gippsland' Pinot Noir 2021
William Downie, 'Gippsland' Pinot Noir 2021
Price: 54,17€
DESCRIPTION
A pioneer in the low-intervention field, William Downie has been producing wines for his own label since 2003. A blend of 70% Mornington Peninsula and 30% King Valley Pinot Noir, this vintage is sublimely aromatic and balanced, with typical Pinot fruit aromas of raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant. Dense and dark, notes of spice and earth unroll on the palate with subtle tannins. Juicy, velvety and earthy - this is a shining example of a Victorian Pinot Noir. Think of lamb, duck, roast chicken, roast or pasta dishes for this one.
REGION
Gippsland
Australia
The Gippsland region lies in southern Australia, east of the Melbourne suburbs, in the state of Victoria. This wine area covers 187 hectares, mainly planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Thanks to its microclimates, the region grows grapes in varied styles, always with elegance and structure. The white wines in particular are very aromatic. Pinot Noir from South Gippsland is recognised across Australia as a benchmark. Its attack is delicate, but it is long and intense on the palate.
Recommended for you:
A Pinot Noir just how I like it: fine, vibrant, and deeply sincere. From the nose, you’re struck by the freshness of red berries, crisp cherry, and a delicate touch of undergrowth. On the palate, it’s all finesse: the texture is silky, the acidity well integrated, and the whole wine breathes elegance. There is great energy in this wine.