2024 William Downie 'Bull Swamp' Pinot Noir

About The Wine

Planted in 1981 on ancient red volcanic soils at an elevation of 150 meters, this dry-grown vineyard consists of four distinct Pinot Noir parcels. Two north-facing blocks feature the MV6 clone, alongside a sheltered south-facing plot of the same variety, as well as another block planted with Abel.

The wine's bouquet is filled with the aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blueberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, complemented by poached autumnal fruits like quince, medlar, and pear.

On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with nuances of rose hip, mace, and black pepper, offering a plush mouthfeel. Fine tannins and a distinct terracotta-like minerality evoke the essence of baked red earth.

Drink 2027 - 2040

About William Downie

William Downie is a legend when it comes to Pinot Noir! Regarded as the man that brought Aussie Pinot Noir into the modern age by producing more elegant wines that speak of the vastly different terroirs within the Gippsland region.

Snapshot

Region: Gippsland, VIC

Country: Australia

Alcohol: 13.5%

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml

Closure: Wax sealed cork

Varieties: Pinot Noir

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