Will Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Will Downie
Label Name:
 
Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
94 points — Ned Goodwin MW / JamesSuckling; strong retailer reviews)

Tasting Note
Fragrant red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate with violet florals, orange peel and subtle earthy/mossy undertones. Medium-bodied, bright acidity, fine dusty tannins and a long, savory finish (red-fruit and herbal lift).

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork belly; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki chicken, Peking duck, char siu; soft cheeses and earthy vegetarian dishes.

Production Method
Fruit from biodynamically farmed sites; minimal-intervention small-batch fermentations, gentle extraction and maturation in neutral/French oak to preserve purity and site expression.

Vineyard Info
Sourced from Mrs Nicks (Balnarring) and Rivendel (Merricks North), both planted in 1998; William Downie is a noted Victorian producer championing site-driven, low-intervention Pinot Noir.