William Downie, Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir Vintage:2015 cherry and licorice aromas complicated

cherry and licorice aromas complicated by cooler notes of tobacco leaf

these late-harvesting vines ripened thoroughly and delivered a full array of aromas and flavors so that the wine has plenty of depth and complexity

La Morra and Grinzane Cavour and additional fruit from Castiglione Falletto and Barolo

This too will require patience

Where Davide Rosso goes from here with his Rionda bottling is limited only by his own ambition

William Downie, Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir Vintage:2015 cherry and licorice aromas complicatedDark ruby. Rich, round and sweeter than the Gippsland on the nose. Very sweet and charming. Quite easy peasy. Dry finish. Quite appetising and energetic. At this point its a little simpler than the other two Downie Pinots in this line up.