William Downie

Manilla Pinot Noir

Name: Manilla Pinot Noir
Brand: William Downie
Price: 1591 ZAR
Availability: InStock

8 in stock

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Pinot Noir•Victoria • Australia

1 bottle750 ml•Free delivery

R1,591

Case of 6750 ml each•Free delivery

R9,546

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Taste profile

Type

Red Wine

Tannin

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Sweetness

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Acidity

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Body

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Oak influence

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On the palate

This patch of vines, while less than 5km north of Millstream, and at similar elevation, produces a very different wine. Planted to MV6 in 1983, it shows slightly less fruit intensity but more structure than its nearest neighbouring vines. The red volcanic soils face very slightly to the south and look more in the direction of the Tarago reservoir. These plants grow the lushest green canopy of any of our vines. Aromas of violets and rose with blue fruits and poached pear, this wine has a slightly sweeter fruit profile with a soft, velvety texture. It is subtle and restrained but still complex and detailed. Drink 2020 - 2035

Spice

Poached Pear

Violet

Blueberry

Cultivar

100% Pinot Noir

Region

Victoria

Appellation

South Eastern Australia

Alcohol

12%

Cellaring Potential

10 to 15 years

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Bill Downie is famous for his striking William Downie Pinot Noirs from Gippsland... (where he lives) the Yarra (where he makes the wines) and Mornington Peninsula. These wines are produced in tiny quantities so Bill spends most of his time telling people his wines are sold out. When he came across this biodynamic Petit Verdot vineyard in South Australia he saw an opportunity to make a wine an accessibly priced wine that would be available in greater volume. But because the vineyard has been organically managed for the past 15 years and was recently certified as biodynamic he also saw a site that fitted in with the philosophy of grape growing he pursues on his own vineyard in Gippsland. The wine offers great value and individuality from one of Australia’s great young talents.

It has always been our aspiration to grow our own fruit. Until recently the vast majority of our production has been from purchased grapes. In 2017 we were given the opportunity to lease the four vineyards detailed below. They are all sites that we believe have distinctive character and the potential to produce high quality fruit. The 2019 vintage single vineyard wines are the realisation of a long held dream.

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