PAXTON
Shiraz Jones Block
2013
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Paxton is Australia's leading producer of biodynamically farmed grapes, managing 300 acres of vines spread across the diverse terroirs of McLaren Vale.The company was founded in 1979 by renowned viticulturist David Paxton, although the family did not release the first Paxton wines until 2000. David, who does a very convincing impersonation of the crusty Aussie farmer, was not completely convinced by biodynamics at first, famously telling a top journalist 'biodynamics is the biggest heap of...
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Product notes
Hand picked at optimum sugar and flavour equilibrium, the grapes were kept on skins for 15 days. The ferment was pumped over and plunged twice a day to extract colour, flavour and tannin structure. Once pressed, we used a combination of French and American oak barriques (30% new) for maturation of up to 20 months prior to blending and bottling. This wine was cellared for a further 12 months prior to release.
Tasting notes
COLOUR: Deep red, with a purple intensity AROMA: Intense fruit with blackberry, cinnamon and chocolate characters and skillfully layered oak PALATE: Full bodied and full of flavour, dense dark fruit drive and blackberry characters. A powerful yet sleek wine that packs a flavour punch