William Downie

Young Australian Winemaker of the Year 2006 - Gourmet Traveller

"William Downie established his own label in 2003 after several years living and working in Burgundy. His intention is to produce wines of purity and detail that reflect their place of origin. They are made in the most natural way possible, not pushed or shoved in any direction. They are not added to or subtracted from. Although each of the William Downie wines is made from Pinot Noir, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland are more different than they are similar. William was the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine Young Australian Winemaker of The Year for 2006." - William Downie

"William Downie is so highly regarded in Australian wine circles as a maker of top pinot noir that he is almost synonymous with the variety. De Bortoli’s Steve Webber once described him as the “best winemaker in Australia” and a group of sommeliers have even formed a fan club, Team Downie." - Jeremy Pringle, Wine Companion

  • [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2024

    [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2024

    Region: VIC-(Other)
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    FRESH AND JUICY PINOT FROM ONE OF GIPPSLAND'S MASTER WINEMAKERS

      "The wine shows bright raspberry, pomegranate and red currant fruits as well as cherry pit and rose petals. The palate is fine and chewy with more red fruits as well as cinnamon, mace and clove characters. It is precise and well defined. While...

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    $28.00
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  • William Downie Petit Manseng 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Petit Manseng 2009

    Region: VIC- King Valley

    "The juice was naturally fermented in barrel and stopped at 50 g/l residual sugar. Aromas of pear, apple, lime and caramelised pineapple. The palate shows honeydew melon, kiwi and toasted marshmallow with subtle notes of curry leaf and lemon verbena. The...

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    $41.95
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  • [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2023

    [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2023

    Region: VIC-(Other)
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    VELVETY, FULL FLAVOURED AND JUICY PINOT NOIR - MADE BY THE MASTER OF PINOT!

      "The 2023 Cathedral is a blend of around 70% Mornington Peninsula and 30% King Valley Pinot Noir. The season was mild and the resulting wines have great aromatics, balance and finesse. The wine shows lots of red and dark berry fruits with...

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    $28.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2022

    [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2022

    Region: VIC-(Other)
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    A LIVELY AND BRIGHT PINOT FROM THE SPECIALIST - OUTSTANDING VALUE

      "The 2022 Cathedral is a blend of around 50% Strathbogie 20% Mornington Peninsula, 20% Upper Goulburn and 10% Henty Pinot Noir. The season was cool and wet early, however the second half was warm and dry giving wines of great depth, aroma and...

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    $27.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir 2021

    Region: VIC- Mornington Pen
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    A STELLAR PINOT, LIVELY AND BRIGHT WITH AN ARRAY OF BERRY FRUIT, IT IS OUTSTANDING VALUE!

      "The 2021 Cathedral is a blend of around 70% Mornington Peninsula and 30% King Valley Pinot Noir. The season was mild and the resulting wines have great aromatics, balance and finesse.  The wine shows lots of red and dark berry fruits with...

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    $27.00
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