Paxton Queen of the Hive Shiraz Mataro 2022

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53.5% Shiraz, 46.5% Mataro. Matured in French oak barrels across a mix of barrels ages. Colour is Ruby red. Aromas of bright red fruits, with raspberry, cherry and cranberry, hints of earthy spice and a delicate floral undertone. Palate: Lively and complex, full-bodied texture balanced by a refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins provide a smooth and elegant mouthfeel.

MEET THE WINEMAKER: Ashleigh Seymour

Ashleigh Seymour is a highly accomplished winemaker, with expertise gained across France and Italy as well as Australia. Ashleigh excelled in winemaking while in Condrieu, France and almost a decade in Tuscany, elevating wines to exceptional expressions. Passionate and skilled, Ashleigh is recognised in the industry for producing exceptional wines, most recently as a National Finalist for Young Guns of Wine 2023.

Paxton

McLaren Vale, Australia

Established in 1979, Paxton is a family-owned vineyard and wine company and a regional leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking. With certification held since 2011 by founder and owner David Paxton, all their wines are produced solely from their estate vineyards in McLaren Vale. Paxton vineyards are spread across the ‘Vale’s diverse sites and soil types, managed without compromise from planting to harvest. David and his son Ben Paxton’s commitment to minimising inputs and practicing biodynamic farming continues to deliver stand-out grapes that demand top prices alongside their own highly awarded wines.

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