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William Downie

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

9.134 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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William DownieYarra Valley, Port PhillipPinot Noir
Top Notes For
Ceccherini Cristiano
9.4

Pleasant and complex
Starting to get a little orange on the edges
It took 3 hours to open up, but truly we enjoyed a marvellous bouquet: raspberry, cola, chinotto, rosemary, liquorice, red cabbage, soy sauce and more if we look for it
Tasty aftertaste
A bit slim maybe
I think it is a peak now
Well done 👍 🧐

Pleasant and complex
Starting to get a little orange on the edges
It took 3 hours to open up, but truly we enjoyed a marvellous bouquet: raspberry, cola, chinotto, rosemary, liquorice, red cabbage, soy sauce and more if we look for it
Tasty aftertaste
A bit slim maybe
I think it is a peak now
Well done 👍 🧐

Dec 14th, 2018
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.4

Greeeeat smokey and defined small berry fruit and smoke. Cellar innit

Greeeeat smokey and defined small berry fruit and smoke. Cellar innit

Sep 12th, 2014
Paul Einbund

Wine Director/Sommelier Frances

8.6

Reductive perhaps a little unstable but right now it's very good like Sonoma coast meets Anderson valley

Reductive perhaps a little unstable but right now it's very good like Sonoma coast meets Anderson valley

Apr 11th, 2014
Ben de Vin
9.3

Subtle vanilla, red berries, nutmeg, fresh cut parsley on the nose, all following through to the palate with cleansing acid, mouth coating texture. Matched with duck, mash, red cabbage and asparagus. Delightful.

Subtle vanilla, red berries, nutmeg, fresh cut parsley on the nose, all following through to the palate with cleansing acid, mouth coating texture. Matched with duck, mash, red cabbage and asparagus. Delightful.

Mar 4th, 2017
Big Wave Dave
9.3

Wow. Sweet sweet full bodied fruit. Med full bodied. Again nothing savoury but some acid so should age nicely. Best of the trip

Wow. Sweet sweet full bodied fruit. Med full bodied. Again nothing savoury but some acid so should age nicely. Best of the trip

Oct 22nd, 2015
Rosa Morriseau
9.4

First Australian Pinot (whilst in Australia).... Amazing

First Australian Pinot (whilst in Australia).... Amazing

Mar 16th, 2015
Mark Williamson
9.0

Sick ! Solid and age shall not weary it

Sick ! Solid and age shall not weary it

Jan 26th, 2015
Nestor Tsioustas
8.9

Light savoury Pinot Noir. Spice, earthy, rustic mouthfill. Vibrant acidity and layers of cherry and red fruit flavours. Great long finish. 91 points.

Light savoury Pinot Noir. Spice, earthy, rustic mouthfill. Vibrant acidity and layers of cherry and red fruit flavours. Great long finish. 91 points.

Dec 26th, 2014
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.1

Ronnie had this 5 months ago

Ronnie had this 5 months ago

Jun 26th, 2024
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Mar 17th, 2022