PAXTON
Shiraz MV
2014
- 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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Production notes
Individual parcels from each vineyard were separately harvested, de-stemmed and transferred to a selection of open & closed fermenters. Wild fermentation occurred on some of the ferments, while yeast was added to others. A regime of pumping over, plunging and/or rack and returns was undertaken. After fermentation, the wine remained on skins until it had developed the complexity and balance required. It was oak matured for an average of 15 months in a mix of new and old French and American oak.
Tasting notes
Fragrant, dark fruit and chocolate, with oak under-tones. Rich, juicy fresh fruit with hints of licorice, chocolate and a thread of vanillin oak. Mouth filling and lingering, with elegant flavours.