Tuesday November 10, 2015

British Columbia

Today's Offer

AAA Shiraz Grenache

	Hospitality Price	$25.79/bottle + Tax
	Varietals	Shiraz & Grenache
	Region	McLaren Vale, Australia
	Format	12 x 750ml
	Availability	25 cases
	Ageability	Now - 2025+
	CSPC	+694828
	Farming	Biodynamic

91 Points

"Captures the essence of McLaren Vale perfectly. Really like the way this delivers on the palate with its mix of fruit, oak and tannin neatly integrated and almost understated. Yet there is depth and good fruit concentration with a lengthy finish. A little savoury edge balances the sweet fruit."

July 2015

About Paxton

Trialto Wine Group is very proud to welcome Paxton Wines to our portfolio. It's hard to imagine a more fitting partnership: a family company deeply rooted in the community of McLaren Vale, Paxton is Australia's leading producer of biodynamically farmed grapes, managing 300 acres of vines spread across the diverse terroirs of McLaren Vale.

The company was founded in 1979 by renowned viticulturist David Paxton, although the family did not release the first Paxton wines until 2000. David, who does a very convincing impersonation of the crusty Aussie farmer, was not completely convinced by biodynamics at first, famously telling a top journalist 'biodynamics is the biggest heap of bullshit I've ever heard'. But like so many devoted practitioners, he became convinced by the superior results that he observed in the field, if not by the metaphysical spirituality.

Paxton is based at Landcross Farm, established in the 1840's and one of McLaren Vale's oldest farms. The original limestone buildings have been lovingly preserved, and the farm is a showcase for the biodynamic approach to managing a farm as a totally integrated unit. The Paxton's keep a small herd of substance-free cattle, who have a simple but absolutely crucial role to play in the production of the biodynamic composts used in the vineyards. The winery's minimalist label is derived from the historic Wool Bale stencil originally used on the farm.

Paxton's wide range of wines reflects the belief that the basis of farming is soil health and the basis of wine quality is balance in the vineyard combined with simple non-interventionist winemaking, so that grapes are of exceptional quality, combining vivid varietal expression and natural regional diversity. And perhaps most importantly, they reflect the commitment of an honest hard working farmer to provide the best possible quality at the lowest possible price.

The AAA on the label pays homage to David's days in the wool trade and was stamped on the best grades of wool by the Guesser. The Shiraz was selected from the 'Gateway' and 'Jones Block' vineyards, renowned for producing some of the best fruit in the region and is blended from three separate plots of Grenache. All the lots were vinified separately. Maturation was done with a blend of both French and American oak with a small portion of new barrels coupled with 2nd and 3rd use. Ripe, supple and beautifully balanced the AAA Shiraz Grenache is 'classic' McLaren Vale red.

How to order ?

Simply reply to this e-offer or by contacting Neil Punshon at neil.punshon@trialto.com
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or for further information !

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Neil Punshon
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