Xavier in Grapegrower and Winemaker

CREATING CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN WINES

Grapegrower & Winemaker invited four industry experts, including Xavier, to give their thoughts on the Australian wine’s current state of play.

The full article can be read in the attached PDF.

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“A pitch-perfect Blanc de Blancs.” 95 Points – Mike Bennie | Halliday Wine Companion

November 12, 2025

A pitch-perfect Blanc de Blancs. This stellar release offers up richness, savoury detail of brioche and nougat and bristles with mineral charges of brine and

“A kaleidoscopic experience, per se. Just straight up fantastic, and a world beater.” 96 Points – Mike Bennie | Halliday Wine Companion

November 11, 2025

From a single site – the Bizot family vineyard. All chardonnay. Barrel maturation employed. A foamy texture belies the detail of fruit, spice, savoury oak

How do Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard releases look against Ornellaia & Pascal Cotat?

November 3, 2025

It’s a wine tasting format that I wish more Australian winemakers would embrace. Winemaker A, usually from the New World (or a less fancied producer/appellation),