Paxton
NOW Shiraz
Paxton
NOW Shiraz
NOW by Paxton stands for 'Natural Organic Wine.' As leaders in organic production, Paxton wanted to create a Biodynamic and USDA Certified Organic natural wine with no added preservatives in a young, drink 'now' style of Shiraz that was different from their existing Shiraz styles.
Wine Production
The grapes are picked at optimum sugar and flavor equilibrium. Tipped into open top fermenters, they are gently hand plunged for around 20 days, extracting the vibrant characteristics of the vineyard. When primary fermentation is complete, they are pressed to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation and brief aging before bottling early to preserve freshness.
Tasting Notes
A wine that morphs with some time in the glass and each swirl that you give. Beginnings are earthy with a hint of dried meat, soon opening up to blackcurrant liqueur, cassia bark, and marjoram.
Medium bodied and juicy, like a warm embrace with someone you love, comforting and uplifting at the same time. The tannins are soft but firm, evocative of testing out pillow top mattresses at your local bedding store, along with the texture of fine linen sheets. The tannins are offset by a delicate acidity and a smooth finish. Drink NOW.
Food Pairing
This wine would pair beautifully with barbecue lamb or steak.
NOW by Paxton stands for 'Natural Organic Wine.' As leaders in organic production, Paxton wanted to create a Biodynamic and USDA Certified Organic natural wine with no added preservatives in a young, drink 'now' style of Shiraz that was different from their existing Shiraz styles.
Wine Production
The grapes are picked at optimum sugar and flavor equilibrium. Tipped into open top fermenters, they are gently hand plunged for around 20 days, extracting the vibrant characteristics of the vineyard. When primary fermentation is complete, they are pressed to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation and brief aging before bottling early to preserve freshness.
Tasting Notes
A wine that morphs with some time in the glass and each swirl that you give. Beginnings are earthy with a hint of dried meat, soon opening up to blackcurrant liqueur, cassia bark, and marjoram.
Medium bodied and juicy, like a warm embrace with someone you love, comforting and uplifting at the same time. The tannins are soft but firm, evocative of testing out pillow top mattresses at your local bedding store, along with the texture of fine linen sheets. The tannins are offset by a delicate acidity and a smooth finish. Drink NOW.
Food Pairing
This wine would pair beautifully with barbecue lamb or steak.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
Analytical Data
About the Vineyard
Grapes for the Paxton NOW Shiraz are sourced from three of their seven vineyards: Maslin, Quandong, and 19th Vineyards.
