# Paxton Organic "AAA" Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (2018)

- **Producer:** Paxton Vineyards
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €7
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** spice, ripe fruit, black fruit, black pepper, cooked fruit, red fruit, peppery oak

## About this wine

The Paxton Organic 'AAA' Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is a red wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia. The 'AAA' designation reflects a commitment to top quality, inspired by the wool industry's grading system. Paxton Vineyards, a family-owned estate founded in 1979, is recognized for its pioneering organic and biodynamic farming practices, which it has maintained since 2011. The winery's philosophy emphasizes the vitality of healthy vines and balanced soil as the foundation for its wines. McLaren Vale's climate and terroir are well-suited for the Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre grapes that form this blend. The 2018 vintage experienced a warm and dry growing season, influencing the character of the fruit.

## Interesting facts

- AAA is a nod to the highest grade in the wool industry.
- Paxton is a certified organic and biodynamic winery.
- The blend is a classic Australian GSM combination.
- Wines are bottled with a focus on vineyard 'life'.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and supple tannins complement the richness of proteins like lamb and beef. Savory and herbal notes in the wine can echo or contrast with spices and herbs in dishes, while its balanced acidity can cut through richer sauces and fatty components.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this wine are biodynamically grown. Fermentation takes place in open-top and static fermenters, with a twice-daily regimen of plunging and/or pumping over for 14 days to maximize the extraction of color, flavor, and tannin. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed and transferred to seasoned French oak barriques for nine months of aging. The 2018 vintage in South Australia experienced a generally warm and dry growing season, with a hot summer followed by cooler autumn weather, impacting the fruit's development.