![]() ![]() The fruit was hand harvested into 15kg crates and then hand sorted before being fully destemmed. ![]() Clones used for the Gippsland Pinot Noir are MV6 and 777. The vineyards are 120 metres above sea level and were planted in 19 respectively, both with a density of 6,500 vines per hectare. Organic principles are implemented wherever possible. The fruit was carefully selected from vineyards situated in Lucinda Estate and Berry's Creek near Leongatha in South Gippsland. Taste them side by side and marvel at their differences!" The Gippsland Pinot is made with fruit grown on red soil in a vineyard planted in 1990 with a density of 6,500 vines per hectare. The soils here are grey clay loam over granite and it is the only vineyard in the Yarra planted on granite. The Yarra Pinot is carefully selected from vineyards situated in Denton View Hill in Yarra Glen. By taking the best elements from the Burgundian producers he most admires and allying these to a more technocratic Australian approach, Bill has been able to develop his own style, making him one of the most sought after producers of Victorian Pinot Noir. He is fanatical about the quality of his fruit and where it comes from, so where possible sources fruit from vineyards that use biodynamic and organic viticultural practices. "Bill Downie established his own label in 2003 after several years living and working in Burgundy. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo & Vino Nobile MontepulcianoĬountry: Australia Region: Victoria Vintage: 2015. ![]()
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