WINE DESCRIPTION
Paxton MV Shiraz is a premium wine produced by Paxton Wines, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. The wine is made from Shiraz grapes grown in the biodynamic-certified vineyards of the winery, which are known for their sustainable farming practices. The winemaking process involves handpicking the grapes and fermenting them in small batches to ensure maximum flavor extraction. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Shiraz with a deep ruby color and intense aromas of dark fruits, spices, and oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and complex, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and pepper, and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Paxton MV Shiraz is a full-bodied red wine with ripe blackberry and plum aromas, accompanied by notes of dried herbs, cedar and leather.On the palate, it has a deep, velvety texture with a bright acidity, and flavors of blackberry, plum and blueberry. The finish is long and spicy, with hints of licorice and tobacco. A great example of McLaren Vale Shiraz, this wine is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Paxton
Region: McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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