Paxton Vineyards EJ Shiraz

Notes - Paxton was formed in 1979 by Viticulturalist David Paxton, it is a family-owned business located in the McLaren Vale on the Fleuriel Peninsula. The McLaren Vale is renowned for the production of super premium quality wines – particularly red wines. In 2000 Paxton released their first wine, the 1998 Shiraz. Today, under the direction and guidance of Michael Paxton – David’s son and Paxton winemaker – Paxton produces seven estate grown wines under the family label. Paxton’s vineyards are spread across a wide range of sites and soil types and are managed by Senior Viticulturalist Toby Bekkers. All of the vineyards are managed using biodynamic principals (and are classified as organic as well) – a system of farming without the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides with a focus on promoting healthy, living soils through the use of natural compost preparations. Paxton Vineyards is also a member of One Percent For The Planet. EJ Shiraz is named after David Paxton’s mother and family matriarch Elizabeth Jean. A limited release wine, the EJ Shiraz is sourced from 100+ year-old vines from Paxton's Thomas Block vineyard, which is renowned for producing fruit of exceptional flavour and natural balance. “A fitting tribute to the 100th birthday of David Paxton’s mother and Michael Paxton’s Grandmother; the vines are also 100 years old. An effortless spectrum of blackberry, plum, cherry and spice; silky tannins and great mouthfeel. Rating 96.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009.
 
     

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