Winery William Downie - Mornington Peninsula

Winery William DownieMornington Peninsula

4.0
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Mornington Peninsula of Winery William Downie is a red wine from the region of Mornington Peninsula of Victoria.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Mornington Peninsula from the Winery William Downie

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mornington Peninsula of Winery William Downie in the region of Victoria is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Mornington Peninsula of Winery William Downie in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery William Downie's Mornington Peninsula.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Mornington Peninsula - 2016
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Mornington Peninsula - 2015
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mornington Peninsula - 2014
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mornington Peninsula - 2013
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Mornington Peninsula - 2012
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Mornington Peninsula - 2011
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mornington Peninsula - 2010
In the top 100 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Mornington Peninsula from Winery William Downie are 2013, 2010, 2008, 2012 and 2009.

Informations about the Winery William Downie

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mornington Peninsula in the region of Victoria

The Winery William Downie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Mornington Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Victoria
In the top 800 of of Australia wines
In the top 150 of of Mornington Peninsula wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 30000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mornington Peninsula

The wine region of Mornington Peninsula is located in the region of Port Phillip of Victoria of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Moorooduc or the Domaine Hurley produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mornington Peninsula are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mornington Peninsula often reveals types of flavors of cream, mint or lime and sometimes also flavors of butter, peach or tropical.


The wine region of Victoria

Victoria is a relatively small but important Australian wine state. Located in the Southeastern corner of the continent, with a generally cool, ocean-influenced Climate, Victorian wine is remarkably diverse, producing all sorts of wines and styles in different climates. In all, the state covers almost 250,000 square kilometres (over 90,000 square miles) of land (almost the same Size as the US state of Texas), well under a quarter the size of its western neighbour, South Australia, and less than a third the size of New South Wales to the North. As such, Victoria's size - and to some extent, the state's viticultural history - can defy generalization.

News related to this wine

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Mâcon

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on Mâcon wines! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​ Find ...

The word of the wine: Chai

Place where the wine-making process takes place.

Other wines of Winery William Downie

See all wines from Winery William Downie

Other wines of Mornington Peninsula

See the best wines from of Mornington Peninsula

Other similar red wines

See the best red wines of Mornington Peninsula