Downing Estate Winery - Tasting Notes

DOWNING ESTATE VINTAGE TASTING NOTES


Colour:	Bright Black Cherry
Nose:	A raft of savoury/spicy/earthy characteristics on one side, and red and blackberry fruits on the other.
Palate:	A notably complex wine within a medium to full-bodied frame, rich mouth filling flavour, silky smooth tannin, lovely lingering blackberry sweetness.
Cellar:	The wine will mature beautifully over the next 8-10 years.
Rated 93/100 by James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2012



Colour:	Deep Burgundy
Nose:	Slatey with hints of blackcurrant leaf, strong varietal character.
Palate:	Savoury/earthy components jousting with the blackcurrant and cassis fruit with classic varietal tannin grip nicely balanced with acid. Good depth of flavour showing the concentration of the fruit.
Cellar:	The wine will continue to develop with 10-15 years bottle maturation.
Rated 93/100 by James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2012


Limited quantities of back vintages are available from the Cellar Door.
If you would like to purchase any of our wines from 2001 up to 2006, simply call or email for price and availability.