Jones Block Shiraz

A celebrated McLaren Vale single vineyard Shiraz, offering plum and dark blackberry aromas combined with a rich robust mouthfeel. A hint of vanilla and spice from lovely integrated French oak adds the finishing touch

• RegionMcLaren Vale, South Australia
• Vintage2021
• TypeRed Wine
• VarietyShiraz
• Variety Composition

  Organic | Biodynamic

• Vegan Friendly✔
• Organic Wine✔
• Volume750ml
• Alcohol Volume14.5%
• PH

  3.58

• Standard Drinks8.6
• Acidity

  5.93

• Sugar

  3.3

• ClosureScrewCap
• Vintage Notes

  2021 was one of those dream vintages that don’t come along every year; cool, refreshing nights and dreamy, sun-kissed days without any extended stretches of intense heat. After a warmer than usual November there were only four days above 40 degrees. It was mainly dry throughout the ripening season with the odd spattering of just enough rain to keep the grapes beautifully plump, juicy and full of bright fruit flavours and time to dry out in between so disease pressure was low. The gentle undulation between these varying temperatures and perfectly healthy canopies allowed us to really ponder picking times, spending plenty of time out in the vineyard tasting grapes getting the timing of picking just right. The generous harvest has rewarded us with delightfully delicate fruit and varietal characters, with each variety singing its own tune. Natural acids are in perfect balance and the smooth, sensuous tannins completed by an epic energetic vibration.

• Vineyard Notes

  Jones Block

• Winemaking

  Grapes were hand-picked mid-March and destemmed into small open vats for fermentation. Hand-plunged daily by the winemaking team for around 20 days before pressing and racking to French oak barrels, around 20% new and the rest 2-4 years old. Aged in oak for 20 months before each barrel was tasted and only the best selected for this premium Single Vineyard wine.

• Tasting Notes

  Paxton 2021 Jones Block Shiraz Tasting Note.pdf

• Colour

  Velvet rouge

• Bouquet

  Plump blackberries bursting to the touch, crisp wafer cigars oozing with vanilla crème fraiche and smashed raspberries. Hints of chai spices rising from a freshly poured tea cup. Luring you to take respite in a plush, garden view bay window seat.

• Palate

  Suave like a tailored Italian suit with very shiny shoes. Rousing, powdery tannins like freshly fallen snow on your favourite slope, bright acid like the sun reflecting off the mountain. Fleshy fruit through the mid-palate with a long-lasting hold.

• Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

  GOOD: Winter 2025. BETTER: 2026-2030. KEEP: Until 2045

• Vinification

  Grapes were hand-picked mid-March and destemmed into small open vats for fermentation. Hand-plunged daily by the winemaking team for around 20 days before pressing and racking to French oak barrels, around 20% new and the rest 2-4 years old. Aged in oak for 20 months before each barrel was tasted and only the best selected for this premium Single Vineyard wine.

• Music Match

  Nothing’s Easy — Jethro Tull

• Winemaker

  Ashleigh Seymour