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 (2026-2045)
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.
釀酒工藝 VINIFICATION:
– 優質單一葡萄園葡萄酒，人手採摘葡萄
– 持續約20天，每天手工壓帽，之後進行壓榨，
– 法國橡木桶中陳釀18個月，其中約20%為新桶，
– Grapes were hand picked, premium Single Vineyard wine.
– Plunged daily for around 20 days before pressing and racking
– French oak barrels aged in oak for 18 months, around 20% new
色調 COLOUR:
– 天鵝絨胭脂
– Velvet rou
香氣 NOSE:
– 香氣複雜而誘人，成熟的黑莓和李子的香氣為主調，並層層疊疊地散發出雪茄盒、肉桂和香草的氣息。
– 微妙的印度奶茶香料和甘草味逐漸浮現，增添了層次感和神秘感，
– 而一絲藍莓碎的香氣則提升了整體風味。香氣精準、富有表現力，平衡得恰到好處。
– Complex and inviting, showing ripe blackberries and plum at the forefront, layered with notes of cigar box, cinnamon, and vanilla.
– Subtle chai spice and liquorice emerge, adding depth and intrigue, while a hint of crushed blueberries lifts the profile.
– The bouquet is precise, expressive, and finely balanced.
口感及風味 PALATE:
– 這款酒優雅而結構分明，層次分明的單寧與口感完美融合，
– 絲滑的質地在口中緩緩流淌，既有深度又不失內斂的優雅。
– 以沉穩自信的姿態層層遞進，最終以悠長持久的餘韻收尾，
– 淡淡的漿果和丁香氣息在口中縈繞，留下和諧而令人愉悅的印象。
– Elegant and structured, the wine reveals layered,
– Integrated tannins that lead into silky textures gliding across the palate,
– Carrying both depth and quiet elegance. It builds with measured confidence, culminating in a persistent,
– Lingering finish where gentle threads of berries and clove drift through the aftertaste, leaving an impression that is harmonious and suavely inviting.