Paxton Jones Block Shiraz 2020

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Vegan Suitable
Certified Biodynamic
Certified Organic

Winery

Paxton Wines
Region
McLaren Vale, SA
Grapes
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.

This is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its finest. From the acclaimed ‘Jones Block’, this wine is well regarded for its generous, yet elegant style.

The Story

Tasting Notes for Paxton Jones Block Shiraz from the Winery

This is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its finest. From the acclaimed ‘Jones Block’, this wine is well regarded for its generous, yet elegant style. A small parcel was selected from our century old vines for complex fruit flavours and seamless structure. Grapes are hand pruned; wine is aged in fine grained French and American oak. As always, no corners cut. A rich, savoury and spicy blend, this wine has a fleshy middle palate and great length. Enjoyed with food, a glass or three of Paxton is certain to spice up the evening.

Vineyard Notes

Jones Block

Colour: Velvet rouge

Bouquet: There’s a newly refined elegance in this subtle but powerful wine. Scones with lashings of boysenberry jam and a rubbing of thyme stems, dried cranberries and an incense of clove, cassia and sandalwood give hints to the French oak barriques that were delicately used to shape this wine.

Palate: A wine that warms your bones and takes you to a coastal retreat in southern Tasmania in the depths of winter, watching the waves roll in with a pot of soup bubbling away on the stove. This wine is surprisingly lifted like the ebb of the rolling waves with poised, gravelly tannins lingering like water soaking into the beachfront sand.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential: GOOD: Winter 2022 BETTER: Winter 2025 BEST: Winter 2029—2034

Vinification

Grapes were hand-picked at the end of February 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. Oak ageing lasted for 20 months before each barrel was tasted and only the best selected for this premium Single Vineyard wine.

Winemaker: Ashleigh Seymour

Wine Details

Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Vintage:2020

Type: Red Wine

Variety: Shiraz

Variety Composition: Organic, Vegan, and Biodynamic

Volume: 750ml

Alcohol Volume: 14%

PH: 3.37

Standard Drinks: 8.3

Acidity: 6.6

Sugar: 3.9

Closure: ScrewCap

Bottling Date: 24/08/2020

(SKU: PX_JBL_CV)

The Specs

Wine Type	Red
Vintage	2020
Grapes	Shiraz
Region	McLaren Vale, SA
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Screwcap
Country of Origin	Australia
Alcohol %	14.0
Alcohol Level	High [14-16%]
Calories from alcohol per 100mL	78
Residual Sugar g/L	3.9
Sugar Level	Dry [0-4 g/L]
Sugar (g) per 100mL	less than 1
Calories from sugar per 100mL	0
Total Calories per 100mL	78
Calorie Level per 100mL	Average [70-90]
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes
Certified Organic	Yes
Wine Style	Rich & Full Bodied Red
Total Acidity (g/L)	6.6

Expert Reviews & Media

Previous Vintages

96 Points

This is superbly expressed on the nose showing blackberry, dark plum, cedar, warm spice and subtle cocoa notes, followed by a concentrated palate delivering terrific fruit power and richness. It's wonderfully framed by loads of polished tannins, finishing delectably long and hugely appealing. At its best: 2022 to 2038.

Review by Sam Kim from Wine Orbit

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