AAA Shiraz Grenache

AAA Shiraz Grenache

2022 Shiraz Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Shiraz 51%, Grenache 40.5%, Mataro 8.5%. 9 months in french oak. Colour: Ruby bling. Aroma: Notes of balsamic and anise, hints of marzipan and vanilla essence. Palate: intensity of fruit & spicy saffron. Cellar: 10 years plus.

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Description

The AAA on the label pays homage to David’s days in the wool trade and was stamped on the best grades of wool by the Guesser. It is a vibrant blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro from some special little pockets amongst our vineyards. The Shiraz was selected from the ‘Gateway’ and ‘Jones Block’ vineyards, renowned for producing some of the best fruit in the region. These select parcels were blended with complimentary Grenache to create a wine that is engaging to a wide range of drinkers. Our blend is fun, appealing and, unlike some members of Paxton, not over the top.

Awards

Winepilot
Winepilot
94 Points
Wine Showcase Magazine
Wine Showcase Magazine
93 Points
Wine Orbit
Wine Orbit
93 Points
Halliday Wine Companion
Halliday Wine Companion
92 Points
The Real Review
The Real Review
Top Value

Details

  • RegionMcLaren Vale, South Australia
  • Vintage2022
  • TypeRed Wine
  • VarietyShiraz Grenache
  • Variety Composition

    Organic | Biodynamic

  • Vegan Friendly
  • Organic Wine
  • Volume750ml
  • Alcohol Volume14.3%
  • PH

    3.61

  • Standard Drinks8.3
  • Acidity

    5.44

  • Sugar

    2.1

  • ClosureScrewCap
  • Bottling Date

    02/12/2022

  • Vintage Notes

    Well, you thought 2021 was good but I bet you hadn’t heard about 2022 yet! With most of the country experiencing extreme La Niña conditions, in McLaren Vale we were hit with the lucky stick and enjoyed plenty of soil moistening rain through the winter but no extreme events. Budburst was a breath of new life after a long cool Winter and conditions were ideal up to flowering where things went a bit haywire. Crazy Melbourne type weather blew a lot of the flowers away before they could turn into fruit… but less fruit, more quality and coming off a bumper 2021 vintage it helped balance things out. We had a lovely cool summer, which helped ripening happen nice and slow, just the way we like it. Vintage was well spread out with fine days through most of March allowing us to choose when to pick and preserve stunning, natural acidity.

  • Vineyard Notes

    Gateway and Jones Block

  • Tasting Notes

    Paxton 2022 AAA Shiraz Grenache.pdf

  • Colour

    Ruby bling.

  • Bouquet

    Think dark brambly forest fruits intertwined with raw coffee beans, like a trek to the depths of the Balinese mountains. In the background, notes of fresh curry leaves, pine resin and balsamic notes hint to whole bunches used in the fermentation and completed by a feather-light touch of delicate French oak.

  • Palate

    Shiraz and Grenache together makes for such a dynamic blend and decadent mouthfeel. Shiraz bringing the mid palate weight and intensity of fruit flavours, while the spicy saffron liveliness of Grenache pulls everything together for a party on your palate. The finish is just like ending your night with smooth electric beats.

  • Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

    The AAA is a fantastic wine when young, with potential to get even better in bottle over 10 years plus.

  • Food Matches

    Slow roasted baby back ribs or Lentil Sheppard's Pie

  • Music Match

    Close to You — The Carpenters

  • Vinification

    Individual vineyard parcels of Shiraz and Grenache fermented in a combination of open top and static fermenters. During this process, each parcel was plunged and/or pumped over twice a day for 14 days, to extract colour, flavour and tannin structure. The ferments were pressed to seasoned French oak barriques (225L) and puncheons (500L), where they were nurtured for 9 months prior to blending and bottling.

  • Wine Maker

    Ashleigh Seymour