Paxton are leaders in both organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking. Fruit for all wines are sourced solely from estate vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Established in 1979, Paxton is a family owned wine company. Founder and owner, David Paxton is one of Australia’s most highly respected viticulturalists – a reputation built on managing and growing wine grapes of exceptional quality for over 30 years.
The Paxton family have nurtured their own vineyards in McLaren Vale for three decades. Internationally recognised as one of Australia’s leading wine regions, McLaren Vale is renowned for the production of super premium quality wines – particularly red wines.
L-R: Ben Paxton, Operations & Logistics Manager; Ang Tolly and David Paxton, Owners and Founders.
At Paxton Wines, our commitment to biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking is guided by a passionate and talented team.
Kate Goodman – Consulting Winemaker
Kate Goodman brings over 25 years of winemaking experience to Paxton. Recognised as Australian Women in Wine’s Winemaker of the Year (2018), Kate is celebrated for her modern, thoughtful approach to crafting wines that are vibrant, expressive, and true to their origins. Through her consultancy role at Paxton, she provides strategic winemaking guidance, helping to shape wines that reflect both our McLaren Vale terroir and our sustainable, biodynamic philosophy.
Riccardo Pagliai – Assistant Winemaker
Born and raised in Italy, Riccardo brings an international perspective and fresh energy to the Paxton cellar. With hands-on experience across international wine regions before settling in McLaren Vale, Riccardo blends traditional techniques with a passion for innovation. His attention to detail and love for the craft ensure that every stage of the winemaking process— from vineyard to bottle—captures the purity and vitality that Paxton wines are known for.
Consultant Winemaker. Kate Goodman
Paxton vineyards are spread across a diverse number of sites and soil types, which are managed without compromise from planting to harvest. David Paxton continues to strive to minimise inputs and manages the Paxton vineyards biodynamically – a system of farming without the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides with a focus on promoting healthy, living soils through the use of natural compost preparation.
In 2011 Paxton became a fully certified organic and biodynamic wine producer.
In 2005 Paxton opened their cellar door at Landcross Farm, a historic 1860s sheep farm and site of the original village. The cellar door is open everyday from 10am-5pm for tastings, functions and events.
Paxton’s Thomas Block, planted in 1887 – McLaren Vale’s oldest Shiraz vineyard.
Paxton’s Cellar Door is situated at our Landcross Farm home. It offers a relaxed tasting experience with a strong focus on our unique Organic and Biodynamic philosophy. Delight your taste buds, build your own regional platter, and sit back and chill with glass of wine enjoying our stunning views.
Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
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OPENING HOURS:
7 days a week, 10am – 5pm
Tastings available daily –
bookings preferred
Phone: (08) 8323 9131
Email: wine@paxtonwines.com
68 Wheaton Road, McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171
PAXTON SOCIAL WINE CLUB
Phone: 0400 863 400
Email: janet@paxtonwines.com