2025 Pinot Gris, McLaren Vale, South Australia
100% Pinot Gris. Colour: lemon rind. Aroma: Fragrant pear blossom, zesty finger lime and lemon meringue, white peach skin and a subtle touch of lemon verbena. Palate: Soft and fresh, with the pithy texture adding a subtle grip, and a lingering finish. Cellaring: drink within 3 years.
Pinot Gris is increasing in popularity and we believe it’s a variety well suited to one of McLaren Vale’s coolest sites – Paxton’s Thomas Block. The Paxton Pinot Gris is a crisp and fresh style that also captures the interesting characters and essence of the variety.
Organic/Biodynamic
3.27
5.39
2.3
11/05/2021
Vintage 2025 was one for the record book: warm, dry, and fast-moving. It was the driest growing season McLaren Vale has seen since 2003, with around 120-200 mm less rainfall than the previous two vintages. A warm and early spring encouraged even bud burst and flowering, while a stable summer delivered ideal ripening conditions without any extreme heat spikes. With little disease pressure fruit quality was exceptionally clean. The dry conditions led to one of the most compressed vintages in recent memory, with nearly all vineyards picked within a six-week window between early February and mid-March. Overall, the 2025 season produced expressive, balanced wines with plenty of brightness and structure—reflecting both the heat of the season and the resilience of our organically and biodynamically farmed vines.
Thomas Block
Lemon rind
Opens with a delicate bouquet that’s both fresh and inviting. Fragrant pear blossoms intermingle with zesty finger lime and the sweetness of lemon meringue. Hints of white peach skin and a subtle touch of lemon verbena add layers of complexity, evoking a sense of springtime renewal.
Soft and fresh, offering a gentle introduction before the fleshy acidity takes centre stage through the mid-palate. The wine’s pithy texture adds a subtle grip, leading to a satisfying and lingering finish. It's a vibrant and harmonious expression, perfect for those moments when you crave something bright and refreshing.
Drink within 3 years for optimum enjoyment.
Serve lightly chilled
Light pasta and rice dishes, oysters, coconut wrapped deep fried prawns.
The fruit was hand picked and selector harvested once sugar and flavours reached optimal levels. The grapes were whole bunch and berry pressed without crushing or destemming. The juice was racked and fermented at temperatures between 13-16°C in stainless steel, to encapsulate fruit freshness. The wine was bottled early in its life to capture the unique characters of Pinot Gris.
Ashleigh Seymour and Kate Goodman
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