Tasting Notes for Paxton Rose from the Winery

Paxton 2024 Rosé combines Grenache and Shiraz, grown using the Paxton ‘smart farming’ program, which focuses on soil health and biodiversity. The bright fruit characters are those of a healthy vineyard. Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour crafted this wine to be crisp, flavoursome, and refreshing.

Serve straight from the fridge for the perfect summer drinking wine.

Vintage Notes: The 2024 vintage was marked by dramatic contrasts, beginning with an unusually wet and cool early season followed by a burst of intense summer heat. Despite the early challenges, including heavy rainfall and a heatwave during harvest, the late summer and early autumn weather allowed the remaining varieties to develop exceptional flavour concentration. Careful vineyard management, including bunch and shoot thinning, helped the grapes to thrive despite the hurdles. The resulting wines boast impressive flavour depth, refreshing natural acidity, and a well-structured tannin profile. Overall, 2024 promises a vintage of notable quality and character. The year’s trials and triumphs have set the stage for wines with a remarkable balance of freshness and complexity.

Bouquet: Greets the senses with a delicate yet enticing bouquet. Subtle notes of fresh papaya and fragrant rose petals are interwoven with a hint of sherbet, evoking a sense of vibrant freshness and gentle sweetness.

Palate: The wine delivers a beautifully balanced experience. The punchy acidity provides a lively kick that contrasts nicely with the subtle flavours of tropical fruit and floral undertones. The finish is smooth and slippery, gliding effortlessly across the palate, leaving a refreshing, clean impression. This Rosé is a perfect expression of finesse and vibrancy, making it an ideal choice for warm, sunlit afternoons.

Vinification: The fruit was hand picked when 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 bottled early in its life to capture the freshness of the varieties.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential: GOOD: Now MAX: Christmas 2026

Food Matches: Light pasta and rice dishes

Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Vintage: 2024

Type: Rosé

Volume: 750ml

Alcohol Volume: 12.5%

Vineyards: Thomas Block, Quandong Farm

Variety: Grenache, Shiraz,Pinot Gris

Winemaker: Ashleigh Seymour

(SKU: PX_Ros_CV)