Paxton

Brand Description

Paxton is a family-owned wine company in McLaren Vale, Australia, and a leader in both organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking. Established in 1979, Paxton was founded by David Paxton who has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most highly respected viticulturalists by managing and growing wine grapes of exceptional quality for over 30 years. Today, under the direction and guidance of consultant winemaker Kate Goodman and winemaker Ashleigh Seymour, Paxton produces an approachable collection of estate grown wines that showcase McLaren Vale’s exceptional fruit quality, natural diversity, and varietal expression.

Paxton’s vineyards are spread across a diverse number of sites and soil types, and all of them are managed without compromise from planting to harvest. Paxton has been a fully certified biodynamic wine producer for over a decade and all of their wines are made with organic grapes, resulting in a range of wines that highlight the individuality of the vineyard, vintage, and skill of Paxton team who view themselves as temporary custodians of the land.

Location of Vineyard

The Paxton Estate consists of approximately 200 acres of premium vineyards in McLaren Vale that are mainly on the Seaview Ridge. Their prestigious vineyards claim some of the region's oldest vines, including the legendary 125-year-old Thomas Block. McLaren Vale is one of Australia's most unique and important wine regions as one of the most geologically diverse in the world, producing some of the world's best super premium wines. It has also become the epicenter for organic grape farming in Australia pioneered by Paxton Estate because of its favorable natural conditions. Referred to as ‘Sea & Vines,’ McLaren Vale's geographic location on the Gulf of St. Vincent creates the perfect growing region with its unique terroir, soils, winds and temperate Mediterranean climate. These unique factors working together lead to high quality, premium grapes and world-renowned first-class wines.

Winemaking Philosophy

Paxton was one of the first pioneers of biodynamic farming in Australia, and today all Paxton’s vineyards are 100% Paxton owned and managed, and all of the wines are crafted with organic grapes, certified biodynamic, and vegan friendly. In the winery, minimal winemaking intervention ensures the integrity of the fruit from vineyard to bottle. Paxton’s core biodynamic belief is founded in soil health. The vines are cared for without the use of synthetic fertilizers nor pesticides, with a focus on promoting healthy, living soils through the use of natural compost preparations. Through this process they are able to give back to the environment and nurture it for future generations. Paxton's philosophy is that when vines live in truly healthy, chemical free soils, in ecologically sound environments, they will produce the best quality grapes, and therefore the highest quality wines.