PAXTON
Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale
2020
- Organic
- Biodynamic
$23.05
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
The Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a single varietal blend from our premium vineyards situated at Thomas Block and Jones Block and highlights our Biodynamic and Organic vineyard practices. Individual parcels from selected vineyards were harvested to capture optimum sugar and flavour equilibrium. Fermentation was carried out in open top and static fermenters. Each parcel was plunged and pumped over twice a day for 14 days to extract colour, flavour and tannin structure. The ferments were pressed to new and mature French oak puncheons (500 litre barrels), where they were nurtured for 9 months prior to blending and bottling
Tasting notes
Bright red with an amber hue. Exotic spiced aromatics that jump from the glass, with nuances of eucalyptus and wild mint followed by perfumed blackcurrant. The wine evolves in the glass opening up to uncover dusty sandalwood tones and a hint of nutmeg. Medium bodied wine showing juicy blood plum skin, cumquat rind and poached rhubarb over the mid-palate. Integrated French oak lifts and lengthens the profile leading to an elegant, spicy finish