Our Wines
2020 Grenache
$35.00
Our Thomas Block vineyard is extremely unique, and experiences colder than average McLaren Vale mornings, and warm summer days, providing the perfect ripening conditions for producing the most elegant of red wines; this Grenache is no exception.
The Wine
| Variety: | Grenache |
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| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Vineyard: | Landcross Farm |
| Colour: | Ruby red with light pink hues |
| Aroma: | A perfumed fragrance of fresh strawberries, raspberries and spice. Bright red fruits jump from the glass showing excellent varietal expression |
| Palate: | Light to medium-bodied wine with a crunchy red berry flavour. Hints of savoury spice round out the palate, giving depth and length to the finish. |
| Drink With: | Spicy Asian or Indian dishes |
| Cellaring: | This wine can be enjoyed young, however careful cellaring for 5-10 years will be rewarded |
Winemaking & Vintage
| Vintage: | 2020 posed many challenges throughout Australia. Another intense drought year through the growing season was followed by one of the most devastating bushfire seasons this country has ever seen. Fortunately McLaren Vale was largely unaffected by this devastation and the early signs indicate 2020 to be a very special vintage; one to savour. Moderate weather throughout the picking season, combined with lower yields allowed the flavours to develop harmoniously and in balance. Varietal expression was excellent with Shiraz and Grenache showing lovely intense flavour without excessive tannin or alcohol. Tempranillo and Graciano are showing lovely plum and pepper characters and will be intriguing to see how they develop after time in oak and bottle. |
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| Vinification: | Hand picked at optimum sugar and flavour balance, 20% of the harvest was used as whole bunches, with the remainder gently de-stemmed. A slow, cool ferment helped capture the character of the vineyard and a combination of pump overs and plunging for 10-14 days enhanced the tannin profile. When fermentation was finished the must was pressed to mature French oak barriques for maturation of six months prior to blending and bottling. |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Winemaker: | Dwayne Cunningham and Kate Goodman |
Reviews
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Additional Information
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
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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
Rocco has taken over the boardroom trying to find a warm spot to sit...we all know who is in charge around here! #winerydogs #paxtonwines #winter #sawines #wineaustralia #lookingforthesun #organicwine #biodynamicwine #supportlocalmv
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#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
Rocco has taken over the boardroom trying to find a warm spot to sit...we all know who is in charge around here! #winerydogs #paxtonwines #winter #sawines #wineaustralia #lookingforthesun #organicwine #biodynamicwine #supportlocalmv
