2017 Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir

Nick Glaetzer began his winemaking journey with his family in the Barossa Valley, following with vintages in the Languedoc, the Pfalz, Margaret River, the Riverland, Sunraysia, the Hunter Valley and Burgundy. In 2005 Nick landed in Tasmania, searching for cool-climate, super-premium vineyards; perfect for crafting Pinot Noir, Riesling and savoury Shiraz. The concept behind his Avance Pinot came from Nick’s experience working and travelling through many winemaking regions on the European Continent which gave him an insight into the lighter wine styles, keenly sought after by the local village people for their fresh fruit driven flavours.

Rich, supple and incredibly moreish.

Matured for 7 months in seasoned French oak barriques. Semi translucent dark red core with a light red hue. The powerful nose features a fragrant bouquet of violets, ripe red and dark cherries, strawberries, smoky anise and infusions of fresh herbs. Seductively slippery in the mouth and boasting tremendous richness, generous ripe red and dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours glide effortlessly across the palate like liquid cashmere. Also evident are elements of faint clove and spice. Silky smooth tannins. Outstanding power wave with an incredibly moreish finish of spicy ripe red and dark cherries, strawberries, smoky anise and subtle fresh herb infusions.
Delicious drinking over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%