William DownieGippsland Pinot Noir 2024
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Perched at 250m above Baw Baw Shire, Camp Hill is William Downie’s most refined and high-toned Pinot. The red volcanic soils here are rockier than Bull Swamp, giving the wine a finer, more lifted structure, even in a warmer year like 2024.
This vintage brings a little extra depth and richness, but Camp Hill still dances on the palate. Aromatics lean into the wild side native florals, bergamot, and a hint of mountain herbs while underneath, dark cherries and redcurrants ripple through a framework of fine tannins and high-altitude freshness. There’s spice too, a gentle hum of clove and chicory, adding complexity without weighing things down.
Lithe yet powerful, fragrant yet structured this is classic Downie. Already beautiful, but with the bones to go the distance. Best from 2026.
This vintage brings a little extra depth and richness, but Camp Hill still dances on the palate. Aromatics lean into the wild side native florals, bergamot, and a hint of mountain herbs while underneath, dark cherries and redcurrants ripple through a framework of fine tannins and high-altitude freshness. There’s spice too, a gentle hum of clove and chicory, adding complexity without weighing things down.
Lithe yet powerful, fragrant yet structured this is classic Downie. Already beautiful, but with the bones to go the distance. Best from 2026.
Perched at 250m above Baw Baw Shire, Camp Hill is William Downie’s most refined and high-toned Pinot. The red volcanic soils here are rockier than Bull Swamp, giving the wine a finer, more lifted structure, even in a warmer year like 2024.
This vintage brings a little extra depth and richness, but Camp Hill still dances on the palate. Aromatics lean into the wild side native florals, bergamot, and a hint of mountain herbs while underneath, dark cherries and redcurrants ripple through a framework of fine tannins and high-altitude freshness. There’s spice too, a gentle hum of clove and chicory, adding complexity without weighing things down.
Lithe yet powerful, fragrant yet structured this is classic Downie. Already beautiful, but with the bones to go the distance. Best from 2026.
This vintage brings a little extra depth and richness, but Camp Hill still dances on the palate. Aromatics lean into the wild side native florals, bergamot, and a hint of mountain herbs while underneath, dark cherries and redcurrants ripple through a framework of fine tannins and high-altitude freshness. There’s spice too, a gentle hum of clove and chicory, adding complexity without weighing things down.
Lithe yet powerful, fragrant yet structured this is classic Downie. Already beautiful, but with the bones to go the distance. Best from 2026.
Light bodied red wines have a water-light mouthfeel and light flavour impact. Often pale to light/medium in colour.
- Size750ML
- Current Vintage2024
- Standard Drinks7
- Alcohol Volume12%
- CountryAustralia
- Brand NameWilliam Downie
- ClosureCork
- Wine BodyLight Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2024
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
Gee, I do love Gippsland pinot noir. This is beautifully modulated with a deeper, richer fruit profile, although it's far from fruity. In youth it simply shows more primary elements. A whorl of dark cherries, pips and black plums with pomegranate molasses, sweet spices and lots of autumnal fragrance – the earth and damp leaves. Lovely tannins, fresh acidity and, while it will last some distance, lovely now.
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