Xavier Pinot Noir Avon 2024

From the Avon vineyard in Gippsland, which was planted to the MV6 clone in 1987. A slow ferment over twenty five days, with pressing to French oak barriques, 30% of which were new, followed by ten months maturation. Under Diam. The colour here is a shimmering blood red. A spicy style with cherries, lavender, dried herbs, truffles and red cherries – just gorgeous aromas. A wine of medium length, given an appealing juiciness by the fine line of acidity, this is seamless, balanced and lingering. A Pinot which will provide a great deal of pleasure over the next five to six years.