Paxton Queen of the Hive Red Blend 2020
- Certified Biodynamic
- Certified Organic
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Winery
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RegionMcLaren Vale, SA
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GrapesShirazGrenacheTempranillo
Strawberries in the height of summer, luscious blood plums, orange peel and licorice root. Delightfully soft and mellow palate that shows layers of strawberries and poached rhubarb with really gentle silky tannins. Easy drinking fresh style that suits the modern wine lover.
Tasting Notes for Paxton Queen of the Hive Red Blend 2020 from the Winery
The Queen of the Hive produces the bees that have a vital role in maintaining natural balance & eco-health in our world. Bees keep plants & crops alive through pollination & without bees, humans would struggle to survive. Bees only survive & thrive in chemical free environments, hence why our certified biodynamic, estate vineyards in McLaren Vale are home to so many bee hives & their powerful, tireless Queens. To all the Queens we salute you! Biodynamics is the most advanced form of organic farming that uses natural preparations to bring the soil & vine into balance. This is a modern Vale red that blends Shiraz, Tempranillo & Grenache to give harmonious, medium bodied, soft and juicy mouth feel with hints of cinnamon, plum & cherries finished with silky elegant tannins.
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
Selected batches of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and just a sprinkling of Cabernet were fermented and aged separately in small French oak barrels. They were blended to achieve a fruit-filled wine, that is medium bodied with gentle extraction of tannins giving a velvety silky mouthfeel
Variety: Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro & Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Organic | Biodynamic
Region: McLaren Vale
Vineyard: Multiple vineyards
Colour: Crimson red
Aroma: Strawberries in the height of summer, luscious blood plums, orange peel and licorice root
Palate: Delightfully soft and mellow palate that shows layers of strawberries and poached rhubarb with really gentle silky tannins. Easy drinking fresh style that suits the modern wine lover.
Drink with: Barbeque
Cellaring: Drink now or cellar up to 5 years
Vinification: Selected batches of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and just a sprinkling of Cabernet were fermented and aged separately in small French oak barrels. They were blended to achieve a fruit-filled wine, that is medium bodied with gentle extraction of tannins giving a velvety silky mouthfeel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Winemaker: Ashleigh Seymour and Kate Goodman
(SKU: PX_QOH_CV)
Wine Type | Red |
Vintage | 2020 |
Grapes | Shiraz |
Grapes | Grenache |
Grapes | Tempranillo |
Region | McLaren Vale, SA |
Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Closure | Screwcap |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol Level | Moderate [12-14%] |
Calories from alcohol per 100mL | 76 |
Residual Sugar g/L | ≈ 2 |
Sugar Level | Dry [0-4 g/L] |
Sugar (g) per 100mL | less than 1 |
Calories from sugar per 100mL | 0 |
Total Calories per 100mL | 76 |
Calorie Level per 100mL | Average [70-90] |
Certified Biodynamic | Yes |
Certified Organic | Yes |
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