William Downie Pinot Noir Cathedral

William Downie’s 2025 Cathedral Pinot Noir represents a high-water mark for this celebrated Gippsland winemaker. Drawing on expertise gained in Burgundy and at iconic Australian estates like Bass Phillip, Downie has crafted a 2025 vintage that is widely considered his best yet. This year’s expression is a sophisticated blend of King Valley (70%), Yarra Valley (20%), and Upper Goulburn (10%) fruit. It offers a darker, more spiced profile featuring plum, black cherry, and pomegranate molasses, accented by notes of mace and five-spice. While it possesses a serious structural depth and savory grip, it remains incredibly approachable—an exceptional value that sits perfectly between a casual "glou-glou" and a contemplative sipper.