Queen of the Hive Light Red

The Queen of the Hive produces the bees that have a vital role in maintaining natural balance & eco-health in our world. Bees keep plants & crops alive through pollination & without bees, humans would struggle to survive. Bees only survive & thrive in chemical free environments, hence why our certified biodynamic, estate vineyards in McLaren Vale are home to so many bee hives & their powerful, tireless Queens. To all the Queens we salute you! Biodynamics is the most advanced form of organic farming that uses natural preparations to bring the soil & vine into balance. Our Light Red is a modern, Beaujolais-style blend of early-picked Shiraz (40%), Grenache (36%), Mataro (14%) and Graciano (10%). . Slippery, easy, succinct. This wine is a whole lot of fun coming together in an easy-drinking, chillable style.

• RegionMcLaren Vale, South Australia
• Vintage2024
• TypeRed Wine
• VarietyRed Blend
• Variety Composition

  Shiraz 40%, Grenache 36% Mataro 14% Graciano 10%

• Volume750ml
• Alcohol Volume13.5%
• Standard Drinks8.3
• ClosureScrewCap
• Vintage Notes

  The 2024 vintage was marked by dramatic contrasts, beginning with an unusually wet and cool early season followed by a burst of intense summer heat. Despite the early challenges, including heavy rainfall and a heatwave during harvest, the late summer and early autumn weather allowed the remaining varieties to develop exceptional flavour concentration. Careful vineyard management, including bunch and shoot thinning, helped the grapes to thrive despite the hurdles. The resulting wines boast impressive flavour depth, refreshing natural acidity, and a well-structured tannin profile. The year’s trials and triumphs have set the stage for wines with a remarkable balance of freshness and complexity. e quality and character. The year’s trials and triumphs have set the stage for wines with a remarkable balance of freshness and complexity.

• Winemaking

  Part nouveau, whole-bunch, carbonic maceration. Part saignee fermented in oak. This wine is a whole lot of fun coming together in an easy-drinking chillable style. Perfect for a pool party, a park party, a beach party, a backyard party. Or actually any party, or anywhere.

• Tasting Notes

  Paxton 2024 Queen of the Hive Light Red rev ash 13.03.2025.pdf

• Colour

  Pomegranate

• Bouquet

  A high-energy swirl of blueberry floss, bursts of pomegranate seeds, and dried blood orange slices. A touch of musk lolly sweetness is grounded by subtle oak and a whisper of whole-bunch stemminess, adding a gentle herbal lift.

• Palate

  Light, fresh, and electric, this wine rides the line between slippery and crunchy—like biting into a perfectly ripe red plum. Bright acidity keeps things lifted, while a delicate crunch of tannin provides just enough grip to hold it all together. Chill it down, drink it up, and let the good times roll.

• Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

  GOOD: Now BETTER: Summer Solstice 2024 BEST: February 2025

• Serving Temperature

  Can be enjoyed chilled.