{"title":"Xavier Goodridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eXavier Goodridge is a Gippsland producer working with minimal intervention and a clear focus on place. The range spans cool-climate Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from estate and regional vineyards, with wines built around purity, freshness and drinkability rather than weight or winemaking influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePa Pa\u003c\/strong\u003e range offers early-drinking expressions designed for immediate enjoyment — bright, textural and unpretentious. The \u003cstrong\u003eGippsland\u003c\/strong\u003e bottlings step up in detail and vineyard definition, reflecting the diversity of sites and clones across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-climate Gippsland fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal intervention winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and white expressions across two tiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for the table or slightly chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xavier-goodridge-pa-pa-pinot-gris-2025","title":"Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright, textural and quietly expressive Pinot Gris from Xavier Goodridge’s “Pa Pa” range, made with a focus on purity, drinkability and minimal intervention. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards in Gippsland, this is a wine that leans into freshness and natural balance rather than overt winemaking influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with crisp pear, green apple and white nectarine, followed by subtle citrus peel, almond skin and a faint herbal lift. There’s a gentle orchard-fruit clarity to it, clean and direct, with just enough complexity to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is supple and lightly textural, with a soft, almost slippery mid-palate that is balanced by bright acidity. The fruit is pure and juicy rather than weighty, moving through pear, citrus and stone fruit tones, finishing dry, fresh and slightly saline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a quiet natural wine sensibility here—nothing forced, nothing heavy—just a well-made, easygoing white that sits perfectly in the “drink now, chill lightly” category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal alongside fresh seafood, simple grilled vegetables, light pasta dishes, or as an effortless aperitif wine. A true everyday expression of modern Gippsland winemaking: unpretentious, clean, and highly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50349030506689,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Xavier_Goodridge_Pa_Pa_Pinot_Gris_2025.webp?v=1782134933"},{"product_id":"xavier-goodridge-pa-pa-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, early-drinking Pinot Noir from Xavier Goodridge’s “Pa Pa” range, crafted in a style that prioritises purity, freshness and immediate drinkability. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards in Gippsland, this is a Pinot built around energy and fruit clarity rather than heavy extraction or oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted and expressive, opening with bright red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry coulis, layered with subtle rose petal, dried herbs and a faint earthy spice. There’s a gentle fermentative, natural-wine edge that adds personality without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, flowing with juicy red berry fruit and a soft, supple texture. Tannins are fine and delicate, more textural than structural, while the acidity keeps everything fresh, lively and lifted. The wine moves easily across the palate, finishing clean with a touch of savoury spice and red fruit persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pinot designed for immediate enjoyment—slightly chilled if desired—offering a modern Gippsland expression that sits comfortably between natural wine energy and classic Pinot clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed with roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes, or simply shared casually with food and good company. A pure, unpretentious expression of place and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50349032931521,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Xavier_Goodridge_Pa_Pa_Pinot_Noir_2025.webp?v=1782135203"},{"product_id":"xavier-goodridge-gippsland-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Xavier Goodridge Gippsland Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely tuned, cool-climate Pinot Noir from Xavier Goodridge’s estate vineyards in Gippsland, this wine sits firmly in the “village Pinot” expression of the range—designed to capture the broader character of the region rather than a single-site statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately lifted and aromatic, showing bright red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry coulis, layered with violet florals, rose petal and a faint savoury edge of dried herbs and forest floor. There’s a subtle spice thread running through it—clove, crushed pepper and a hint of undergrowth—giving it quiet complexity beyond its youthful fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with a graceful, flowing structure. The fruit is pure and high-toned—red berries, sour cherry and a touch of cranberry—supported by fine, almost filigree tannins and a precise line of acidity that gives shape and energy. The texture is silky but not soft, with a faint mineral grip that becomes more apparent toward the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the Pa Pa range, this Gippsland bottling shows more detail, tension and vineyard definition, reflecting the estate fruit and the diversity of clones and sites within the broader Gippsland expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, savoury and lifted, with lingering red fruit and a delicate earthy spice note that speaks more of place than winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Pinot that works beautifully with roast poultry, duck, mushroom dishes or slightly chilled in warmer weather. A poised, transparent expression of modern Gippsland Pinot Noir—refined, understated and quietly persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50349040140481,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Xavier_Goodridge_Gippsland_Pinot_Noir_2025.webp?v=1782135401"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/collections\/xavier_home_01.jpg?v=1782872310","url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/collections\/xavier-goodridge.oembed","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}