Biodynamics is the most advanced form of organic farming. It uses natural preparations and composts, to bring the soil and the vine into balance, resulting in exceptionally pure and expressive fruit. Healthy vines make better wines
-David Paxton
What is Biodynamic Wine?
The foundation of biodynamic farming is soil health. This does not simply mean the adjustment of nutrient levels. Our farming aims to maintain a balanced and diverse population of soil biology. Compost applications initiate conditions favourable to soil micro-organisms which are active in making nutrients available to plants in a natural form. Vegetation and composts are broken down to form humus which improves soil structure and better holds water and nutrients. Irrigation inputs are thus reduced.
Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides which damage the soil biology are not used which allows the natural system to operate without interruption. Weeds are controlled by straw mulching or careful machine weeding. Increased soil activity has a flow on effect. The earthworm population increases rapidly and greater volumes of soil are aerated and made available for exploration by plant roots.
The farm is seen as a whole organism rather than a series of problems to be solved individually. It is the intention that PAXTON vineyards mimic the characteristics of a natural system. In this endeavour we seek to promote diversity and allow natural balance to counter the effects of pests or disease. New vineyards are propagated from our old, existing vines rather than using identical clonal material. This maintains the subtle differences between each vine and produces wines of greater individuality.
Between the vine rows we promote a variety of plant life, each providing different habitat and nutrient profiles. The incorporation of bee hives improves grape pollination and seed production of the mid-row plants.
The main biodynamic composts are produced primarily from cow manure. Manure tainted with treatments makes poor compost, and therefore, to ensure the integrity of our compost, we maintain our own small herd of non-drenched cattle for this purpose.
The necessity to focus on the smallest details is rewarded by great benefits. We now spend far more time digging amongst the weeds. Observing what is happening below the ground gets as much attention as what happens above.
The ultimate result, we hope, is a range of wines that highlight the individuality of the vineyard, vintage and the actions of the people who are the temporary custodians of the land.
Why the Bee?
Vines do not need bees, but they need plants for a healthier environment; that’s where the bees come into it. Bees are the primary pollinators of plants, which then aid in the natural replenishment of important soil nutrients.
The flowers that need bees then attract more bugs, and hence the healthy ecosystems begins. Keeping this biodiversity in balance eliminates the need for chemicals.
WINTER SESSIONS continue at Paxton this weekend!
This Saturday and Sunday the warm Pavilion Pop-Up at Paxton will be humming again with good friends, mulled wine, live music, and delicious pizza and gourmet doughballs by the wood-fired food experts, DoughBalls.
And there’s live music on Sunday by popular soloist Steve Gower from 12-3pm.
No bookings are required, but as seats are limited, be sure to arrive nice and early
*Pets are very welcome, provided they are on a leash
*Please BYO plastic glassware
*No BYO drinks
*Covid Safe setting
#paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #wintersessionsatpaxton #paxtonpopup #mulledwine #sundaysessionsatpaxton #livemusicadelaide #mclarenvale #fleurieupeninsula #doughballsau #whatsonadelaide
The talented and charming Owen Giovine has had quite the journey at Paxton Wines… and with a name like GioVINE there was never any doubt where his career was headed!
It started at Paxton Cellar Door way back in 2016, with Owen working weekends while studying Viticulture and Oenology. For his 4th year placement he worked the 2018 vintage at the winery, and he must have done something right because he was invited back for vintage the following year. After graduating he joined the Paxton team as a full-time cellar hand, and in 2021 was made Assistant Winemaker.
Owen is a dedicated food and wine enthusiast, and his favourite pairing is the 2021 Paxton Grenache with roasted mushrooms and thyme on buttery polenta. Yum! Hopefully he cooks better than he tends to barrels…#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #winebarrel #southaustralia #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #Adelaide
Meet adorable baby Lillie and her proud parents! Hannah and Russ’ stunning wedding was held at Paxton Wines, and Lillie was conceived that very night… there must indeed be something in our organic, biodynamic wines 🙂
Paxton’s picturesque location offers the perfect backdrop for your Wedding or special Event – whether catering for 50 or 200 guests. We offer a unique, personalised experience, challenging the ordinary to produce the extraordinary with a sky’s-the-limit approach. We’d love to host your Event, and can help tailor it to make it truly memorable.
Want to find out more about hosting your wedding at Paxton? Easy! Click on our LinkTree link in the bio, and then on 'Weddings'.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #winerywedding #southaustralia #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #venyu #wedding #Adelaide
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How does wine tasting work?
It's actually a question we get asked a lot.
So let us break it down for you:
•Visit us at our cellar door in Mclaren Vale
•Grab a table
•Our friendly staff will bring you a menu that includes different 'flight' options for every palate
•Choose 1 [and don't worry, your tasting buddy can choose a different range to you!]
•The staff will then take care of the rest. Pouring each wine as they chat about its characteristics, significance and history.
•After your tasting, feel free to purchase a bottle and wander the beautiful property OR stay for Doughballs Pizza (weekends only.)
It’s as easy as that.
🎟Book in for a group tasting via the link in our bio
🚶♀️Walk-Ins are welcome for smaller groups <6
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #winetasting #australianwine
Fresh out of quarantine 🐑
Did you know sheep have to spend 3 weeks in quarantine before they enter our vineyards? Thats' because in order for us to remain 100% biodynamic respectful (and certified!) we need the sheep to cleanse themselves before joining us in our pastures.
Sheep reduce the need for tractors while their manure adds nitrogen, carbon and good bacteria back into our soils.
And while there is no fruit on the vines their insatiable appetites keep down the weeds in our vineyard.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #biodynamicfarming #sheep
Winter Sessions at Paxton ❄️
You asked we listened: we'll now host Live Music every Sunday for the entire winter!
Relax inside the Wheaton Pavilion as you watch the winter storms roll through the valley. With mulled wine, good friends, live music and delicious Doughballs Pizza you'll be snug as a bug!
View our lineup of jaw-dropping local artists via the link in our bio
#paxtonwines #wintersessionsatpaxton #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #paxtonpopup #livemusicadelaide #fleurieupeninsula
Wise words from David 💬
"The future is from the past. The whole world was organic before 1847, as farming chemicals were introduced then. We take a lot of pride in being part of the solution, and we are very sincere about our organic, biodynamic ways." - David Paxton.
Want to learn more about biodynamic farming for a healthier planet? Link in bio.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #australianwine #viticulturist #winemaking #biodynamics
Could this be our wine of the year? 🥇
At 97 pts, this is the best score we've ever received from WineState - and it's on our 2021 Quandong Farm Shiraz!
Great job, Ash! And, disquietly, we also happen to think it might just be one of the best QDF we've done 🤫
Shop our 2021 QDF Shiraz before it sells out!
Shop in bio.
#paxtonwines #shiraz #quandongfarm #winestatemagazine #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #australianwine
Markets at Paxton 🙌
Our first EVER markets and *WOW* what a turn out!
Thank you to all the beautiful vendors, organisers, Paxton team, ring-in staff and market goers - it was a success because of you 😘
What do you think, should we do it again?! 🙋🏻♀️
#paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #paxtonpopup #marketsatpaxton #livemusicadelaide #mclarenvale #fleurieupeninsula #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #iChooseSA #adelaidemarkets
Drying herbs in our [somehat spooky] historic cottage 👻
Here at Landcross Farm, we have a little herb garden where we grow the ingredients for our biodynamic potions and preps. Laid out to dry is our homegrown Stinging Nettle:
▶️Stinging nettle has been used for centuries in natural medicines for their incredible healing qualities.
▶️The preparation's main job is to correct the soil's iron, magnesium, and sulphur imbalance.
▶️BD504 preparation (dark colloidal humus made from dried stinging nettle) loosens the soil texture allowing the nutrients to release, disperse and be absorbed by plants.
Natural preps for the win 🙌
We need LOTS of space to store our garden preps and, our onsite historic cottage, while not quite fit to live in is the perfect fit for drying our plants 🙂
#paxtonwines #stingingnettle #BD504 #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #biodynamics #australianwine #naturalmedicine #rudolfsteiner
If you like big reds 🍷
Many of you might know us for our roaring events, live music and delicious @doughballsau, but the best part indeed has to be a winter wine tasting in our warm and welcoming cellar door 🔥
[Mandy is serving up a Premium Red Flights, which features our *ultra-limited release* Elizabeth Jean Shiraz 😍]
Tell us, do you get into Paxton’s robust reds or quaff our whites and roses?
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #winetasting #cellardoor #shiraz #elizabethjean #seesouthaustralia #whatsonadelaide #doughballsau #kidsinadelaide
From airlines to the Paxton cellar door 🥂
Mandy worked as a cabin crew host in her past life, where she met all sorts of people, from grannies to celebs like Prince William and Nelson Mandela.
We're secretly glad she abandoned her high flier lifestyle because we don't know how we did it before Mandy came along! She's been with us for 7 years now, and her amiable nature and organisational skills are simply aspirational 🙌
Mandy's go-to wine: 2021 Paxton Graciano
Favourite part of the job: Chatting to guests about their travels
Mandy's Passion: Crafting projects @makingtimeatmyplace
Be sure to stop in for a wine and a chat with Mandy next time you're in the Vale!
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #cellardoor #tastingroom #graciano #makingtimeatmyplace
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WINTER SESSIONS continue at Paxton this weekend!
This Saturday and Sunday the warm Pavilion Pop-Up at Paxton will be humming again with good friends, mulled wine, live music, and delicious pizza and gourmet doughballs by the wood-fired food experts, DoughBalls.
And there’s live music on Sunday by popular soloist Steve Gower from 12-3pm.
No bookings are required, but as seats are limited, be sure to arrive nice and early
*Pets are very welcome, provided they are on a leash
*Please BYO plastic glassware
*No BYO drinks
*Covid Safe setting
#paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #wintersessionsatpaxton #paxtonpopup #mulledwine #sundaysessionsatpaxton #livemusicadelaide #mclarenvale #fleurieupeninsula #doughballsau #whatsonadelaide
The talented and charming Owen Giovine has had quite the journey at Paxton Wines… and with a name like GioVINE there was never any doubt where his career was headed!
It started at Paxton Cellar Door way back in 2016, with Owen working weekends while studying Viticulture and Oenology. For his 4th year placement he worked the 2018 vintage at the winery, and he must have done something right because he was invited back for vintage the following year. After graduating he joined the Paxton team as a full-time cellar hand, and in 2021 was made Assistant Winemaker.
Owen is a dedicated food and wine enthusiast, and his favourite pairing is the 2021 Paxton Grenache with roasted mushrooms and thyme on buttery polenta. Yum! Hopefully he cooks better than he tends to barrels…#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #winebarrel #southaustralia #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #Adelaide
Meet adorable baby Lillie and her proud parents! Hannah and Russ’ stunning wedding was held at Paxton Wines, and Lillie was conceived that very night… there must indeed be something in our organic, biodynamic wines 🙂
Paxton’s picturesque location offers the perfect backdrop for your Wedding or special Event – whether catering for 50 or 200 guests. We offer a unique, personalised experience, challenging the ordinary to produce the extraordinary with a sky’s-the-limit approach. We’d love to host your Event, and can help tailor it to make it truly memorable.
Want to find out more about hosting your wedding at Paxton? Easy! Click on our LinkTree link in the bio, and then on 'Weddings'.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #winerywedding #southaustralia #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #venyu #wedding #Adelaide
[Read caption to learn more] ⬇️
How does wine tasting work?
It's actually a question we get asked a lot.
So let us break it down for you:
•Visit us at our cellar door in Mclaren Vale
•Grab a table
•Our friendly staff will bring you a menu that includes different 'flight' options for every palate
•Choose 1 [and don't worry, your tasting buddy can choose a different range to you!]
•The staff will then take care of the rest. Pouring each wine as they chat about its characteristics, significance and history.
•After your tasting, feel free to purchase a bottle and wander the beautiful property OR stay for Doughballs Pizza (weekends only.)
It’s as easy as that.
🎟Book in for a group tasting via the link in our bio
🚶♀️Walk-Ins are welcome for smaller groups <6
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #winetasting #australianwine
Fresh out of quarantine 🐑
Did you know sheep have to spend 3 weeks in quarantine before they enter our vineyards? Thats' because in order for us to remain 100% biodynamic respectful (and certified!) we need the sheep to cleanse themselves before joining us in our pastures.
Sheep reduce the need for tractors while their manure adds nitrogen, carbon and good bacteria back into our soils.
And while there is no fruit on the vines their insatiable appetites keep down the weeds in our vineyard.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #biodynamicfarming #sheep
Winter Sessions at Paxton ❄️
You asked we listened: we'll now host Live Music every Sunday for the entire winter!
Relax inside the Wheaton Pavilion as you watch the winter storms roll through the valley. With mulled wine, good friends, live music and delicious Doughballs Pizza you'll be snug as a bug!
View our lineup of jaw-dropping local artists via the link in our bio
#paxtonwines #wintersessionsatpaxton #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #paxtonpopup #livemusicadelaide #fleurieupeninsula
Wise words from David 💬
"The future is from the past. The whole world was organic before 1847, as farming chemicals were introduced then. We take a lot of pride in being part of the solution, and we are very sincere about our organic, biodynamic ways." - David Paxton.
Want to learn more about biodynamic farming for a healthier planet? Link in bio.
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #australianwine #viticulturist #winemaking #biodynamics
Could this be our wine of the year? 🥇
At 97 pts, this is the best score we've ever received from WineState - and it's on our 2021 Quandong Farm Shiraz!
Great job, Ash! And, disquietly, we also happen to think it might just be one of the best QDF we've done 🤫
Shop our 2021 QDF Shiraz before it sells out!
Shop in bio.
#paxtonwines #shiraz #quandongfarm #winestatemagazine #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #australianwine
Markets at Paxton 🙌
Our first EVER markets and *WOW* what a turn out!
Thank you to all the beautiful vendors, organisers, Paxton team, ring-in staff and market goers - it was a success because of you 😘
What do you think, should we do it again?! 🙋🏻♀️
#paxtonwines #adelaidelivemusic #paxtonpopup #marketsatpaxton #livemusicadelaide #mclarenvale #fleurieupeninsula #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #iChooseSA #adelaidemarkets
Drying herbs in our [somehat spooky] historic cottage 👻
Here at Landcross Farm, we have a little herb garden where we grow the ingredients for our biodynamic potions and preps. Laid out to dry is our homegrown Stinging Nettle:
▶️Stinging nettle has been used for centuries in natural medicines for their incredible healing qualities.
▶️The preparation's main job is to correct the soil's iron, magnesium, and sulphur imbalance.
▶️BD504 preparation (dark colloidal humus made from dried stinging nettle) loosens the soil texture allowing the nutrients to release, disperse and be absorbed by plants.
Natural preps for the win 🙌
We need LOTS of space to store our garden preps and, our onsite historic cottage, while not quite fit to live in is the perfect fit for drying our plants 🙂
#paxtonwines #stingingnettle #BD504 #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #biodynamics #australianwine #naturalmedicine #rudolfsteiner
If you like big reds 🍷
Many of you might know us for our roaring events, live music and delicious @doughballsau, but the best part indeed has to be a winter wine tasting in our warm and welcoming cellar door 🔥
[Mandy is serving up a Premium Red Flights, which features our *ultra-limited release* Elizabeth Jean Shiraz 😍]
Tell us, do you get into Paxton’s robust reds or quaff our whites and roses?
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #winetasting #cellardoor #shiraz #elizabethjean #seesouthaustralia #whatsonadelaide #doughballsau #kidsinadelaide
From airlines to the Paxton cellar door 🥂
Mandy worked as a cabin crew host in her past life, where she met all sorts of people, from grannies to celebs like Prince William and Nelson Mandela.
We're secretly glad she abandoned her high flier lifestyle because we don't know how we did it before Mandy came along! She's been with us for 7 years now, and her amiable nature and organisational skills are simply aspirational 🙌
Mandy's go-to wine: 2021 Paxton Graciano
Favourite part of the job: Chatting to guests about their travels
Mandy's Passion: Crafting projects @makingtimeatmyplace
Be sure to stop in for a wine and a chat with Mandy next time you're in the Vale!
#paxtonwines #gosouthgolocal #biodynamicwine #organicwine #southaustralianwine #mclarenvale #iChooseSA #cellardoor #tastingroom #graciano #makingtimeatmyplace
