Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache

Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache

Wine Description

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.

Paxton
David & Ang
Jones Block Vineyard
Ashleigh Seymour
Consulting Winemaker Kate Goodman
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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Vineyard name
Gateway, Jones
Vineyard size
55 ha, 22 ha acres
Soil composition
shallow loam over limestone, shallow red sandy loam over limestone, sand over clay
Elevation:
213 - 354 feet
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
yes
Certified Vineyards:
yes
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
14 days
Varietal composition:
55% Shiraz, 41% Grenache, 4% Mataro
Fermentation container:
open-top & static fermenters
Maceration technique:
plunged and/or pumped over twice a day
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
vegan
Type of aging container:
seasoned French barriques
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
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Analytical Data
Alcohol:
14 %
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Wine Production

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.

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About the Vineyard

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.