Paxton Pinot Gris 2020

Certified Organic
Certified Biodynamic
Vegan Suitable

Winery

Paxton Wines
Region
McLaren Vale, SA
Grapes
Pinot Gris

Pale straw with a golden hue. Fresh aromas of citrus flavours of lemon line with a hint of honeysuckle. A zesty flavoursome palate, with citrus and lemon sorbet characters supported by a lovely layer of viscosity that coats the mid palate.

Paxton are taking their Pinot Gris to new heights every year. The grapes come from one of McLaren Vale’s coolest sites, their Thomas Block, and the resultant wine is crisp and fresh style that captures the essence of the variety from their terroir.

$17.96 in a straight case of 12

$18.68 in any 12

$19.73 in any 6

$20.99 each

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The Story

Tasting Notes from the Winery for Paxton Pinot Gris 2020

Pinot Gris is increasing in popularity and we believe it’s a variety well suited to one of McLaren Vale’s coolest sites – Paxton’s Thomas Block. The Paxton Pinot Gris is a crisp and fresh style that also captures the interesting characters and essence of the variety.

The 2020 vintage is the thirteenth release of this single vineyard wine and displays fruit freshness and structure highlighting the suitability of this site for the production of premium white varieties.

COLOUR: Pale straw with a golden hue

AROMA: Fresh citrus flavours of lemon line with a hint of honeysuckle. A lovely touch of passionfruit lift developing

PALATE: A zesty flavoursome palate, with citrus and lemon sorbet characters supported by a lovely layer of viscosity that coats the mid palate

DRINK WITH: Light pasta and rice dishes

CELLARING: A fruit driven wine designed for drinking young, although careful cellaring will be rewarded

WINEMAKING & VINTAGE

VINTAGE:

2020 posed many challenges throughout Australia. Another intense drought year through the growing season was followed by one of the most devastating bushfire seasons this country has ever seen. Fortunately McLaren Vale was largely unaffected by this devastation and the early signs indicate 2020 to be a very special vintage; one to savour. Moderate weather throughout the picking season, combined with lower yields allowed the flavours to develop harmoniously and in balance. Varietal expression was excellent with Shiraz and Grenache showing lovely intense flavour without excessive tannin or alcohol. Tempranillo and Graciano are showing lovely plum and pepper characters and will be intriguing to see how they develop after time in oak and bottle.

VINIFICATION:

The fruit was hand picked and selector harvested once sugar and flavours reached optimal levels. The grapes were whole bunch and berry pressed without crushing or destemming. The juice was racked and fermented at temperatures between 13-16°C in stainless steel, to encapsulate fruit freshness. The wine was filtered and bottled early in its life to capture the freshness of Pinot Gris.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

VARIETY: Pinot Gris
REGION: McLaren Vale
VINEYARD: Thomas Block

100%: Organic | Biodynamic | Vegan Friendly

(SKU: PX_PGR_20)

The Specs

Wine Type	White
Vintage	2020
Alcohol %	12.5
Grapes	Pinot Gris
Region	McLaren Vale, SA
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Screwcap
Certified Organic	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Country of Origin	Australia