2022 Paxton 'Queen of the Hive' Shiraz Mataro barossa These Pinot Noir grapes came

These Pinot Noir grapes came from a selection of clones grown on our Leefield Station Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley

Seeing the need for locally-made

It was then filtered and bottled

The vines are old Garnacha planted on sandy

red cherry

2022 Paxton 'Queen of the Hive' Shiraz Mataro barossa These Pinot Noir grapes camePaxton are quiet pioneers of organic and biodynamic wine in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Farming this way since 1979, theyve always let the wines do the talking rather than shouting about their credentials. 54% Shiraz, 46% Mataro (aka Mourvdre), aged for 9 months in large French oak puncheons, this is a quintessential Aussie red bright, bold red fruits, hints of earth, spice. Full bodied texture but with acidity and tannins. Supple, juicy, elegant.