{"title":"Xavier Goodridge | Gippsland","description":"\u003cp\u003eXavier Goodridge makes idiosyncratic, organically farmed Pinot Noir from a four-hectare vineyard in Maffra, Gippsland — his wife’s hometown, and a site he has been converting to organic farming since taking on a long-term lease in 2018. The vineyard was established in 1987, planted on sandy loam light clay over sandstone and quartz, and is now home to multiple Pinot Noir clones alongside Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXavier’s approach is minimal: spontaneous fermentation, no fining, no filtration, large-format old French oak. He also works with exceptional growers in Mount Gambier and Henty for his PA PA range. The result is wines of genuine purity and a clear sense of place — Gippsland Pinot Noir as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xavier-goodridge-avon-pinot-noir-2024-mafra-gippsland","title":"Xavier Goodridge Avon Pinot Noir 2024 Mafra Gippsland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXavier Goodridge Avon Pinot Noir 2024 Mafra Gippsland\u003c\/strong\u003e displays complex bouquet of spice, herbs and red berries. Maraschino cherry, sweet basil, spearmint. Firm tannins. Simply mouth-wateringly delicious!\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby-red with excellent clarity, reflecting the wine's concentration and quality Gippsland fruit from the Mafra vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex bouquet of spice, herbs, and a basket of red berries hits the nostrils all at once. There's a lot to unpack in this Avon Pinot Noir, filled with nuances of Italian amaro, think Campari and red vermouth. There's a Maraschino cherry here with sweet basil and spearmint, licks of cinnamon bark, nutmeg, and kola nut creating an inviting and complex aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is leafy and chewy, with firm tannins and mid-palate concentration of flavours that follows with an aromatic aftertaste and a sour-bitter blood orange combo. The wine displays beautiful integration between fruit intensity and spice, with nuances of Italian amaro, Maraschino cherry, sweet basil, and spearmint creating a refined and sophisticated expression. Simply mouth-wateringly delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mafra Gippsland Pinot Noir showcases exceptional complexity and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eroast chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egrilled salmon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eaged brie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elamb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 14-16°C. Enjoy now or cellar for 5-7 years. Decant for 20-30 minutes to allow the wine to open and reveal its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Goodridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053615005945,"sku":"781005857812-2024","price":62.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/xavier-goodridge-avon-pinot-noir-2024-mafra-gippsland.webp?v=1763963650"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/xavier-goodridge-gippsland.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}