Paxton NOW Preservative Free Shiraz 2019

Paxton NOW Preservative Free Shiraz 2019

 

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  • Vegan Suitable
  • No Added Preservative
  • Certified Biodynamic
  • Certified Organic

NOW is NATURAL ORGANIC WINE

In colour this McLaren Vale Shiraz is vibrant purple with red hues. Red and wild berry aromas including raspberries, strawberries, mulberries and plums abound on the nose. The palate is medium bodied in keeping with this "drink now" style, and flavours of bright and fresh red berry fruits dominate, followed by a mid palate packed with layers of fruit and spice concluding with silky tannins and a velvet finish.

CELLARING: Drink NOW! (1-2 years if you must)

PAXTON NOW SHIRAZ 2019

At Paxton Wines, we have been nurturing our family owned vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia, since 1979. We are leaders in organic and biodynamic winemaking.

David Paxton (Viticulturist) and Richard Freebairn (Winemaker) have combined their decades of experience, and by embracing biodynamic and organic practices (fully certified since 2011), are producing the healthiest of vines.

Through the use of natural preparations and composts, the soil and vine are able to find the perfect balance. The end result is exceptionally pure and expressive fruit; exceptional wines.

VARIETY: Shiraz
100%: Organic | Biodynamic | Preservative Free
REGION: McLaren Vale
COLOUR: Vibrant purple and red hues
AROMA: An explosion of berries form the forest highlighted with raspberries, strawberries, mulberries and plums.
PALATE: Medium bodied drink “NOW’ style of wine, bright and fresh red berry fruits followed by a fantastic mid palate packed full of vibrant layers of fruit intensity and topped off with silky tannins and a velvet finish.
CELLARING:
Drink “NOW”
 
WINEMAKING & VINTAGE
VINTAGE:
2019 Vintage was one of the harder vintages we have experienced in many years. Below average rainfall over spring and virtually no rain during summer saw a heavy reliance on irrigation. This together with a severe hail storm in November, the hottest day in South Australia since 2009 and regular maximum temperatures over 36 degree Celsius in February made for some challenges. However, our close proximity to the St Vincent Gulf did help moderate some extreme weather events. All in all we saw smaller tonnages with more intense flavour in the fruit due to very little water content in the grapes. Another consistent year for Pinot Gris and Grenache, with early signs the Shiraz will carry great density of fruit flavours.
 
VINIFICATION:
The grapes were picked at optimum sugar and flavour equilibrium. They were tipped into open top fermenters and gently hand plunged for 14 days, extracting the vibrant characteristics of the vineyard. When primary fermentation was complete, we pressed to tank for secondary fermentation before bottling.
No sulphur dioxide or preservatives were added in the making of this wine, however, sulphur dioxide is a natural by product of the fermentation process.
 
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
PH: 3.68
TA: 5.81g/L
TOTAL SO2: 0ppm
WINEMAKER: Richard Freebairn
 
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CERTIFIED BIO-DYNAMIC CERTIFIED ORGANIC

(SKU: PX_NOW_19)

Wine Type Red
Vintage 2019
Grapes Shiraz
Region McLaren Vale, SA
Packaging Glass Bottle
Closure Screwcap
Country of Origin Australia
Alcohol % 14.0
Natural Wine Yes
Vegan Suitable Yes
No Added Preservative Yes
Certified Biodynamic Yes
Certified Organic Yes

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