McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache – a combination made in heaven
My last visit in McLaren Vale has really changed my perception of some of the Australian red wines. I am still very much in favour of cool climate regions, but some of the winemakers in regions with the typical Australian hot weather are really changing their stance on dealing with Shiraz, Cabernet or Grenache grapes.
Paxton Shiraz Grenache on Easter Sunday
Latest example of a wine with a mix of ‘full on’ grape varieties is a 2007 McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache AAA from Paxton, with a bottle price of under $20 a real bargain for such quality. Winemaker Michael Paxton describes this wine as “an attractive fruit driven wine that is enjoyable on release as well as benefiting from spending time in your cellar”.
We don’t want to cellar it but try it out on Easter Sunday evening.
The bouquet offers some red berry fruit, its palate brings out spicy berry fruit filled with some fine tannins and a very nice and smooth back palate. This is exactly what this wine is and why it is so popular, the 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache mix is the best selling wine from their Shiraz dominated range.
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Am Ostersonntag probierten wir einen 2007 McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache AAA aus dem Hause Paxton, einer kleinen aber feinen Winery am Rande des Vale. Die 75/25 Kombination von Shiraz und Grenache ist eine sehr gelungene Variante – fuer weniger als umgerechnet EUR10 ist diese Flasche ein echtes Schnaeppchen.
Die Cellar Door liegt auf der Landcross Farm, im alten Shearing Shed aus dem Jahre 1850 werden hier die Weine verkostet. Schauen Sie vorbei, wenn Sie in der Gegend sind.
Ihr Michael Brecht
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