Tasting Notes
Cathedral is the entry level to William Downie's stable of top flight Pinot Noir sourced from sites across Victoria. It's a blend of fruit from King Valley, Alpine Valleys, Upper Goulburn and Mornington Peninsula. It's light, airy and delicate with layers of red cherry, strawberry and a touch of spice. It's fantastic. - Pete L
William Downie is one of Australia’s most respected Pinot Noir specialists, known for his site-focused, sensitive approach to winemaking. After formative vintages in Burgundy during the 1990s and a period making wine in Gippsland, he established his own label in 2003 with a singular focus on expressing place through Pinot Noir. His philosophy is built around minimal intervention, with organic and biodynamic farming, hand harvesting, native fermentations and no fining or filtration—practices that allow terroir to guide the style of each wine.
Downie works with exceptional vineyard sites across Victoria—particularly in Gippsland, the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula—each bottling made in small quantities to highlight regional character. His wines are prized for their clarity, perfume and finely detailed structure, with a subtle power that recalls Burgundy but speaks unmistakably of Australian landscapes. Over two decades, William Downie has become a benchmark for thoughtful, terroir-driven Pinot Noir in Australia.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |