2025 William Downie Gippsland Pinot Noir
Popular for Birthday gifts. See every gifted product from Different Drop.
Most gifted for
You'll pay on Different Drop's own site. Prices are in AUD, Different Drop's currency.
About this gift
Bill Downie is a Pinot Noir obsessive. He’s spent years working everywhere from Burgundy to Bass Phillip, but he eventually went all-in on Gippsland because he reckons it’s one of few places in Australia that can produce world-class Pinot.
The 2025 Gippsland Pinot captures the region's darker, more brooding side. It’s a blend of his two mainstay sites: the red volcanic soils of the Matthews vineyard and the high-density plantings at Guendulain Farm. Bill was ruthless with his site selection this year, deciding to scrap his Bull Swamp and Mornington bottlings entirely because he didn't feel they accurately reflected his standards for the season.
It’s darker and more concentrated than previous years, led by black cherry fruit. But it’s the savoury detail that makes it a Downie wine - think cardamom, rose petals, and a mineral edge through the finish. It’s got a lot of presence in the mouth with noticeable tannin, so while it has plenty of fruit to enjoy now, it’s the kind of wine that will really find its stride with a few years in the cellar. It’s an honest, sophisticated Pinot from a maker at the top of his game.
94 points
Full details at Different DropRanking comes from real gift messages sent through Giftnote.
