David Paxton believes that the people who apply the art and science of viticulture are just as important as the winemaker in the making of good wines. That’s why for three decades the Paxtons have nurtured their prized vineyards – some over 100 years old – in McLaren Vale, South Australia. It’s this level of care and passion for the region that has produced extraordinary fruit and wines.

"Our aim is to showcase the intensity of fruit grown biodynamically, and to champion the cause for wider adoption of sustainable farming methods.

The Paxton Guesser range is a forever changing blend. Each year we search through the winery for bright fruit driven wines the make up this fun and tasty wine.

VARIETY: Savagnin and Sauvignon Blanc

ALCOHOL: 13%

COLOUR: Pale Straw

AROMA: Fruit drive nose, with hints of ginger, spices, citrus and floral perfume

PALATE: Soft and delicate showing loads of tropical fruits like lychee, kiwi and passion fruit

CELLARING: Drink today, buy more tomorrow

VINTAGE: 2015 Vintage was one of the shortest and earliest ever recorded in McLaren Vale. Up until February we experienced one of the coolest and driest summer since 1980. However, February warmed up and we saw early ripening of the grapes. This early ripening together with long periods of no rain made for an outstanding harvest resulting in fantastic colour and intense flavours. A great year for red and white varieties.

VINIFICATION Harvested at night when the sugar and acid equilibrium was at it’s optimum. Whole berry press to capture the beautiful soft fruit flavours. Post press we settle the juice and rack off the clear free run. The wine was fermented between 12-16 degrees celsius in stainless steal vats, without any sulfur additions until the end of fermentation. Light filtration and early bottling has helped enhance the lovely soft and fruit driven wine.