Paxton CAB Cabernet Sauvignon

Paxton CAB Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Description

The CAB Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a single varietal blend from Paxton's premium vineyards in Thomas Block and Jones Block, and highlights their biodynamic and organic vineyard practices. 100% made with organic grapes, the winemaker hand selects and blends the top blocks for each vintage to create this very popular Cabernet Sauvignon offering. The CAB shows beautiful varietal expression, with soft tannins, and is ready to drink now, however careful cellaring of 10 – 15 years will be rewarded.

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:
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Vineyard name
Thomas Block, Jones Block
Vineyard size
Thomas: 28ha, Jones: 22ha acres
Soil composition
Thomas: alluvial, clay/river stone predominant, Jones: shallow red sandy loam over limestone, sand over clay
Elevation:
Thomas: 278, Jones: 354 feet
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
yes
Certified Vineyards:
yes
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
7 - 20 days
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Maceration technique:
various
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
no
Size of aging container:
225 - 500 l
Type of oak:
15% new French oak, 85% up to 6 years old
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Total SO2
64
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.65
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2
64
Residual sugar:
0.1 g/L
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Wine Production

All batches are separately fermented to be blended further down the track. A little new oak in puncheon form helps to digest the chewier tannins, while the rest of the wine is matured in a combination of used French oak puncheons and barriques of varying ages for 7 months.

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About the Vineyard

Grapes from the prestigious Jones Block and Thomas Block vineyards are used to craft this Cabernet Sauvignon. As Paxton's vineyard with the coolest climate and some of the oldest vines at 125-years-old, Thomas Block grapes add a dash of spiced character and a touch of elegance.