COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Paxton Vineyards
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Paxton Organic 'AAA' Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is a red wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia. The 'AAA' designation reflects a commitment to top quality, inspired by the wool industry's grading system. Paxton Vineyards, a family-owned estate founded in 1979, is recognized for its pioneering organic and biodynamic farming practices, which it has maintained since 2011. The winery's philosophy emphasizes the vitality of healthy vines and balanced soil as the foundation for its wines. McLaren Vale's climate and terroir are well-suited for the Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre grapes that form this blend. The 2018 vintage experienced a warm and dry growing season, influencing the character of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
AAA is a nod to the highest grade in the wool industry.
Fact 02
Paxton is a certified organic and biodynamic winery.
Fact 03
The blend is a classic Australian GSM combination.
Fact 04
Wines are bottled with a focus on vineyard 'life'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this wine are biodynamically grown. Fermentation takes place in open-top and static fermenters, with a twice-daily regimen of plunging and/or pumping over for 14 days to maximize the extraction of color, flavor, and tannin. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed and transferred to seasoned French oak barriques for nine months of aging. The 2018 vintage in South Australia experienced a generally warm and dry growing season, with a hot summer followed by cooler autumn weather, impacting the fruit's development.
