Our Wines
2020 NOW Shiraz
No Added Preservatives
$25.00
NOW by PAXTON stands for NATURAL ORGANIC WINE.
The consumer market demand has been growing steadily for No Added Preservative and Natural wines. As leaders in organic production, it was obvious that Paxton needed a product for this category. In addition to Natural & Organic, we wanted to make a young, drink NOW style of Shiraz that was different from our existing Shiraz styles.
The Wine
| Variety: | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic | No Added Preservatives |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Colour: | Vibrant purple with bright red hues |
| Aroma: | An explosion of flavour with raspberries, violets, fresh cherries and plums. Pure delicious primary fruit characters that really jump from the glass. |
| Palate: | Medium bodied drink “NOW’ style of wine. Blackcurrant and fresh red berry fruits are followed by a brilliant mid palate showing layers of fruit intensity and polish. Silky smooth tannins give a soft savoury finish that highlights the power and presence Shiraz can exude. |
| Drink With: | BBQ lamb or steak |
| Cellaring: | Drink “NOW” |
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. |
|---|---|
| Vinification: | The grapes were picked at optimum sugar and flavour equilibrium. They were tipped into open top fermenters and gently hand plunged for 14 days, extracting the vibrant characteristics of the vineyard. When primary fermentation was complete, we pressed to tank for secondary fermentation before bottling. |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Winemaker: | Dwayne Cunningham and Kate Goodman |
Tools of the Trade
Additional Information
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
@paxtonwines
#biodynamic
Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
