Paxton - AAA Shiraz Grenache Mouvredre 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Paxton
Country	Australia
Region	McLaren Vale
Varietal	Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Vintage	2022
Sku	129343
Size	750ml
ABV	14.50%

Paxton Description

Production area/appellation: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Vineyard name: Gateway, Jones
Vineyard size: 55 ha, 22 ha
Soil composition: shallow loam over limestone, shallow red sandy loam
over limestone, sand over clay
Elevation: 213 - 354 feet
Bottles produced of this wine: 33,500
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices: yes
Certified Vineyards: yes
Varietal composition: 51% Shiraz, 40% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre
Fermentation container: open-top & static fermenters
Maceration technique: plunged and/or pumped over twice a day
Length of maceration: 14 days days
Malolactic fermentation: full
Fining agent: vegan
Type of aging container: seasoned French barriques
Length of aging before bottling: 9 months
Total SO2: 69 mg/L
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH level: 3.64
Residual sugar: 2.7 g/L
Acidity: 5.44 g/L
Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache 2022
W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Before he began his work in the vineyards, David Paxton worked in the wool trade. The AAA
Shiraz Grenache pays homage to this as only the best grades of wool were graded AAA. The AAA
Shiraz Grenache is made with organic grapes, a vibrant blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro
from some special little pockets amongst the Paxton vineyards.
The Shiraz was selected from the ‘Gateway’ and ‘Jones Block’ vineyards, renowned for producing
some of the best fruit in the region. These select parcels were blended with complimentary
Grenache to create a wine that is engaging to a wide range of drinkers. The AAA is a fantastic
wine when young, with potential to get even better in bottle over 10 years plus.
Individual vineyard parcels of Shiraz and Grenache are fermented in a combination of open top
and static fermenters. During this process, each parcel is plunged and/or pumped over twice a
day for 14 days, to extract color, flavor and tannin structure. The ferments are pressed to
seasoned French oak barriques (225L) and puncheons (500L), where they are nurtured for 9
months prior to blending and bottling.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
Dark brambly forest fruits intertwined with raw coffee beans, like a trek to the depths of the
Balinese mountains. Notes of fresh curry leaves, pine resin, and balsamic notes hint to whole
bunches used in the fermentation and completed by a feather-light touch of delicate French
oak. Shiraz and Grenache together makes for such a dynamic blend and decadent mouthfeel.
Shiraz bringing the mid palate weight and intensity of fruit flavors, while the spicy saffron
liveliness of Grenache pulls everything together for a party on your palate. The finish is just like
ending your night with smooth electric beats.
F O O D P A I R I N G
Slow roasted baby back ribs or lentil shepherd's pie.
V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O
W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G
A N A LY T I C A L D A TA
P R O D U C E R P R O F I L E
Estate owned by: David Paxton & Ang Tolly
Winemaker: Ashleigh Seymour, Kate
Goodman
Total acreage under vine: 200
Estate founded: 1979
Winery production: 33,500 Bottles
Region: McLaren Vale
Country: Australia