The darkest hue and the richest flavours of all the Downie pinots on offer, featuring the regional black cherry flavour and density across the palate yet all neatly contained. Some forest floor and wood spice in the mix, a little charred radicchio but sweet/tangy fruit throughout. Tannins are soft, supple and matched to a juiciness across the palate, making this approachable in its youth. JH