Paxton Graciano

Paxton Graciano

Wine Description

Graciano is a Spanish varietal grown primarily in the Rioja region. After some research David Paxton decided to graft one row of Graciano onto some old Chardonnay vines in Thomas Block to see what the result would be. The result is light in body with distinct savory and white pepper characteristics filled out with bright red fruits that show this variety is well suited to the conditions of McLaren Vale. Light tannins make this wine ready to drink young, although there is cellaring potential in the medium term.

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 Flat, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Vineyard name
Thomas Block
Vineyard size
28 ha acres
Soil composition
alluvia, clay/river stone predominant
Elevation:
242 - 278 feet
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
yes
Certified Vineyards:
yes
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
21 days
Varietal composition:
100% Graciano
Fermentation container:
open fermenter
Maceration technique:
punch down and pump over
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
no
Size of aging container:
225 l
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Total SO2
68
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.56
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2
68
Residual sugar:
1 g/L
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Wine Production

While Graciano is often blended with Tempranillo in Rioja, the winemakers at Paxton decided to let it sing on its own. This wine is fermented in open fermenters at cool temperatures. Lovingly hand plunged and tasted for 17 days, waiting for the moment it all comes together for pressing. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in used French oak puncheons and aged there for 7 months before blending and encapsulating the delicious flavor in bottle.

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About the Vineyard

The Paxton Graciano is made with 100% organic grapes sourced from the Thomas Block vineyard, grafted onto old Chardonnay vines.