The Guesser Red 2015

PAXTON

The Guesser Red
2015

  • Biodynamic
Country
Australia
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
South Australia
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Shiraz
Grenache
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

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

Selected batches of Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo were fermented and aged separately in small French and American oak barriques. They were blended to achieve a fruit-filled wine, expressing a nose of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, mid palate of Shiraz and finish of silky Grenache.

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Vibrant red. AROMA: Bright red berry fruits with cinnamon, mocha and plum characters. PALATE: Soft and juicy, showing generous fruit with a luscious finish.