Our Wines
2019 Cracker Barrels Shiraz Cabernet
New Vintage
$55.00
The extremely limited Cracker Barrels is the result of winemaker Richard Freebairn selecting up to 4 barrels which he considers to be of the highest quality or ‘Crackers’ each vintage.
The 2016 vintage Cracker Barrels has been selected from a single parcel of Shiraz and Cabernet from Jones Block, the barrels are 100% French with no new oak. The wine has terrific intensity and depth of flavour, supported by subtle oak which makes this powerful Shiraz with small blend of Cabernet a pleasure to drink now and well into the future.
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The Wine
| Variety: | Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Colour: | A lively violet purple with mahogany hues |
| Aroma: | A multilayered aroma that shows real elegance and finesse. Lovely blackberries and cherry give pure fruit expression and combine perfectly with a bright cinnamon lift.A vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon lift of cinnamon, dark chocolate, cardamom, smoked paprika and a touch of peppermint spice |
| Palate: | Extremely balanced mouthfeel that shows the versatility of what Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon can do when combined. Black pepper and dried herbs appear immediately but are combined with a vibrant juicy mid palate. Polished, delicate tannin structure that has a luxurious elegant finish. French oak is subtle on the finish but really adds a whole level of depth and complexity that continues to deliver length. |
| Drink With: | Barbeuced anything |
| Cellaring: | This wine can be enjoyed young, however, careful cellaring for 10-30 years will be rewarded. |
Winemaking & Vintage
| Winemaker: | Dwayne Cunningham and Kate Goodman |
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Reviews
Tools of the Trade
Additional Information
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
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Don’t miss out on the grand launch and be one of the first to try this beautiful new wine at our Cellar Door. Bookings essential so call 08 8323 9131 to book your tasting experience 🍷 🐝 Photo credit @poppyfitzpatrick #paxtonwines #qoth #newreleasewine #organicwines #biodynamicwine #mclarenvale #sawines #wineaustralia #supportlocalmv #redblend
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@paxtonwines
#biodynamic
Pinot Gris is a white wine as we know but the grapes, Gris meaning Grey, look more like a red wine on the vine. Our Thomas Block vineyard is where we grow our beloved Paxton Pinot Gris. #vintage21 #organicwine #biodynamicwine #mclarenvale #pinotgris
What an honour to make #hallidaystop100 wines of the year #biodynamicwine #organicwine #mclarenvale #singlevineyardshiraz #jameshallidaywinecompanion
The wine that started it all. The 1998 Paxton Shiraz from our Jones Block vineyard and released in 2000. It’s still tasting a charm, and has aged gracefully.
#mclarenvale #shiraz #singlevineyard
CHAIRPERSONS TROPHY awarded to 2019 Grenache at McLaren Vale Wine Show...well done to the whole team at Paxton #paxtonwines #organicwines #biodynamicwine #trophy #grenache #winnersaregrinners #sawines #wineaustralia #supportlocalmv #mclarenvalewineshow
Picnics at Paxton are back from this long weekend and we can’t wait! For event details check out our Facebook Event or call Cellar Door on 08 83239131
#picnicatpaxton #picnic #octoberlongweekend #longweekend #familyfun #winesa #glamadelaide #mclarenvale #supportlocalmv #fleurieu
Crackers is back! Available from this Friday in Cellar Door our favourite Shiraz Cabernet blend will be open for tasting 🍷 Only 50 dozen bottles so be quick to avoid disappointment. Shop online or in Cellar Door #crackerbarrels #newvintage #shirazcabernet #aussieclassic #paxtonwines #organicwine #biodynamicwine #mclarenvale #sawines #wineaustralia
Our Thomas Block vineyard budding & basking in the Springtime sunshine #organicfarming #organicwine #mclarenvale
Grab a bottle of Paxton wine and kick up your heels this weekend and enjoy this beautiful sunshine 🌞 Tasting experiences available at our Cellar Door - bookings preferred please call 8323 9131. If you can’t make it into our Cellar Door visit our online wine shop at www.paxtonwines.com with FREE delivery on 12 bottles or more! Photo credit @poppyfitzpatrick 💗 #paxtonwines #nearlyspring #sunshine #pinotgris #sawines #organicwines #biodynamicwine #supportlocalmv #mclarenvale #fleurieupeninsula
Well done Team Paxton #winecompanion2021 #halliday #paxtonwines #consistency
Introducing our new Queen of the Hive Red Blend which is available at our Cellar Door and online from this weekend.
Don’t miss out on the grand launch and be one of the first to try this beautiful new wine at our Cellar Door. Bookings essential so call 08 8323 9131 to book your tasting experience 🍷 🐝 Photo credit @poppyfitzpatrick #paxtonwines #qoth #newreleasewine #organicwines #biodynamicwine #mclarenvale #sawines #wineaustralia #supportlocalmv #redblend
Who is the new Queen arriving at Paxton Cellar Door and our online wine shop soon? Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new wine release...#QOTH #paxtonwines #newreleasewine #redblend #organicwines #biodynamicwines #mclarenvalewine #sawines #supportlocalmv
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