"Stunning value here"- Ken Gargett
A fully certified organic and biodynamic wine producer, Paxton of McLaren Vale focus on creating healthy soils; nurturing their vineyards without the use synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. The meticulous care taken in both the vineyard and winery is consistently reflected in the outstanding quality of wine made at Paxton.
Paxton's 'AAA' is always one of our most popular red wines and the 2022 vintage is again in fine form. A vibrant blend of Shiraz (55%) Grenache (41%) and touch of Mataro (4%), this is brimming with lively raspberry, dark cherry and milk chocolate flavours, with some subtle spice and soft tannin. A balanced, juicy organic red with plenty of drink-now appeal, this should develop further over the next five to ten years.
"94 Points. Stunning value here. A blend of 55% Shiraz and 41% Grenache, with a further 4% Mataro, the wine spent nine months in French oak. A wine that just provides an explosion of flavour. AAA refers back to the wool industry, where this ranking was the top grade. The colour is reminiscent of a dark, bruised plum whilst the nose gives us notes of black fruits, chocolate, bay leaves, dry herbs and cassis. A supple texture, this is a wine that just dances across the palate. Utterly delicious and such cracking value there is very good length here, with silky tannins. Enjoy this over the next six to eight years. $25. Drink: 2024 - 2032"- Ken Gargett, winepilot.com
"There is a TV show called The Bold and the Beautiful that has been around for decades. This organic and biodynamic wine from McLaren Vale is a rather more recent arrival, but it certainly shares those attributes as a vibrant - and affordable - red blend that is food friendly and very swigable. A blend of 55% shiraz, 41% grenache and 4% mataro, it has spent nine months in French oak, which has added some spicy intensity. This is a great choice for pairing with anything from a backyard barbecue to a shepherd's pie for family dinner. No fuss. No pretence, just darn good drinking. $25"- Winsor Dobbin, winsorschoice.blogspot.com.
