Xavier Goodridge Gippsland Pinot Noir

A blend of new and grafted vines from the Avon Vineyard, this Gippsland Pinot Noir brings together three clones — MV6, Abel and 114 — to capture a “village” expression of the site and the wider region. The fruit was hand-picked into 15 kg baskets, carefully sorted and gently destemmed, with fermentation lasting around 20 days. The wine was then pressed and matured for 10 months in large-format oak, primarily 1,800 L foudres, before bottling in February.

Perfumed and expressive, the nose shows floral notes of lilac, violet and hibiscus, layered over a core of blueberry, sour fig, red cherry and raspberry. The palate leans savoury yet vibrant, with cool-fruited precision, fine slate-like tannins and bright acidity, all lifted by a subtle iron-like minerality. A graceful and finely detailed Gippsland Pinot Noir with purity and charm.

Reviews & Awards
94 Points – Nick Ryan
94 Points – Tom Kline
93 Points – Ken Gargett
94 Points – Mike Bennie
92 Points – Regan Drew
91 Points – Huon Hooke