酒莊 Winery: Paxton
產區 Wine Region: 澳洲麥克拉倫谷 McLaren Vale, Australia
葡萄品種 Grape Variety: 100% 西拉 Shiraz
陳年潛力 Cellar: 3-22 年/years (2023-2045)
酒度 Alcohol: 14.5%
酒莊簡介 About the Winery:
家族式精品酒莊Paxton創立於1979年， 莊主David Paxton擁有超過35年種植葡萄及管理經驗，是南澳酒界最具聲望的代表人物之一。自2004年起，Paxton開始全面轉型，專注以有機及生物動力法管理並耕種葡萄園，在注重生態，無農藥，健康的土壤培植優質果實，釀造產地最出色葡萄酒。
Established in 1979, Paxton is a family owned McLaren Vale wine company. Founder and owner, David Paxton is one of Australia’s most highly respected viticulturalists – a reputation built on managing and growing wine grapes of exceptional quality for over 35 years. In 2004, David made the decision to convert the estate to organic and biodynamic farming principles. When vines live in truly healthy, chemical free soils, in ecologically sound environments, they will produce the best quality and tasting grapes, hence the best wines.
品酒筆記 Tasting Notes:
– 1979年創立精品酒莊，暢銷王牌，產地最佳單一葡萄園精心傑作，
– 有機及生物動力耕作法認證，展現更天然純淨風味；
– 人手採摘，在法國木桶中陳釀及熟成 (20%為新木桶)
– 成熟的黑莓、李子，雪茄盒、肉桂和香草等複雜的香氣
– 微妙的香料、甘草氣息，增添了層次感
– 優雅，絲滑的口感完美融合。
– 深邃優雅、結構分明、層次豐富的單寧、餘韻悠長。
– 淡淡的漿果和丁香氣息在回味中縈繞，留下和諧而迷人的印象。
– The most popular premium Shiraz selected from one of the best single vineyards in the region;
– Certified organic and biodynamic; the true essence of classic McLaren Vale Shiraz,
– Hand picked, 18 months ageing and matured in French Oak barriques (20% new).
– Complex aromas of ripe blackberries, plum, notes of cigar box, cinnamon, and vanilla.
– Subtle spice and liquorice emerge, adding depth and intrigue
– The bouquet is precise, expressive, and finely balanced.
– Elegant and structured, layered, integrated tannins leading to both depth and persistent,
– Lingering finish where gentle threads of berries and clove drift through the aftertaste.