Crafted by one of Australia’s leading Pinot voices, the 2024 William Downie Gippsland Pinot Noir channels the deep, brooding character of his home region with signature precision and restraint. Sourced from the Matthews vineyard in Berrys Creek and Guendulain Farm in Yarragon—two cool, high-density sites rooted in volcanic soils—this wine speaks to the damp, fertile beauty of southern Gippsland. With minimal intervention in the cellar, Downie allows the fruit to lead, expressing a dark-fruited nose of blood plum, blackberry, and blackcurrant, layered with violets, liquorice, and a hint of spice. The palate is savoury, long, and complex, its bright acidity and fine tannins promising graceful ageing. A compelling and cerebral expression of Gippsland Pinot Noir.