Paxton Grenache

Paxton Grenache

Wine Description

Paxton's Thomas Block vineyard is extremely unique, and experiences colder than average McLaren Vale mornings, and warm summer days, providing the perfect ripening conditions for producing the most elegant of red wines, and this Grenache is no exception. Made with 100% organic grapes that are handpicked and whole bunch fermented with wild yeast, the Paxton Grenache is bright, light-bodied, and elegant.
 

Paxton
David & Ang
Jones Block Vineyard
Ashleigh Seymour
Consulting Winemaker Kate Goodman
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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Seaview, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Vineyard name
Landcross
Vineyard size
1.7 ha acres
Soil composition
shallow loam over limestone
Elevation:
229 feet
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10 days
Varietal composition:
100% Grenache
Fermentation container:
open fermenter
Maceration technique:
punch down and pump over
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
no
Type of aging container:
3-4 year old French oak puncheons
Size of aging container:
500 l
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months
Total SO2
54
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.59
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Total SO2
54
Residual sugar:
1 g/L
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Wine Production

The grapes are fermented in open fermenters using layering of whole bunches and whole berries. A slow and measured extraction helps to balance the delicate fruit flavors without too much tannin. After pressing, the wine is aged in well-used French oak puncheons for eight months before bottling.

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About the Vineyard

The grapes are hand-picked from bush-vines high up on a ridge overlooking the Willunga basin from the Landcross Farm, Thomas Block, and Quandong Farm Block vineyards.