2023 Paxton Wines Queen of the Hive Mataro / Shiraz

A compelling estate blend of Shiraz and Mataro from two of Paxtons finest certified organic McLaren Vale vineyards Jones Block and Landcross Farm. Bright red fruits earthy spice and silky tannins with a subtle complexity that comes from carbonic maceration and nine months in French oak.

CZK 1,813.00

In any 6 mixed bottles from this Winery

CZK 1,505.00 In any 12 mixed bottles from this Winery

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2023 QOTH Shiraz MataroVARIETY: Shiraz 52%, Mataro 48%VINEYARDS: Shiraz — Jones Block North West Mataro – Landcross FarmCOLOUR: Ruby RedAROMA: A bouquet of bright red fruits, with raspberry, cherry, and cranberry at the forefront, but delve deeper and you’ll detect subtle hints of earthy spice and a delicate floral undertone.PALATE: Lively and complex, with a full-bodied texture balanced by a refreshing acidity. The red fruit flavours persist, but there's a distinct whole bunch carbonic maceration character that emerges, adding an element of complexity and intrigue. Silky, well-integrated tannins, providing a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. As the wine opens up, there’s a subtle smokiness that lingers on the finish, leaving a lasting impression that is both satisfying and elusive.MUSIC MATCH: Colour My World — Petula ClarkGOOD: Now BETTER: Easter 2023 BEST: Late 2024VINTAGE: Low and slow. The 2023 growing season was a time for viticulturalists to show off their impressive skills. From a cold and wet, seemingly never-ending winter to a Spring which seemed like it was still winter, a long, cool Summer which seemed like Spring, challenges were abound. Numerous climatic challenges including cool and windy weather during flowering, one of the wettest Springs for 30 years and even more windy weather in Summer meant that crops were small but our organic and biodynamic farming methods paid off — our vines showed incredible resilience to whatever came their way. A season that was around three weeks late on average and had a much slower ripening period means that 2023 wines show great acid, complex layers of delicate flavours, lightness, brightness, and longevity. VINIFICATION: Shiraz from 40 year old vines, one parcel 100% carbonic maceration ferment, and the other parcels 30% whole bunch/70% whole berry ferment. Aged in oak puncheons, 10% new, for 9 months. Mataro from bush vines, handpicked, whole berry ferment, aged 9 months in 2-3 year old French barriques.ALCOHOL: 14.0%

More Information

Producer	Paxton Wines
Region	McLaren Vale
Varietal	Mataro, Shiraz
Vintage	2023
Alcohol %	14
Wine Style	Medium to full-bodied lightly oaked
Bottle Volume	750 ML

Tasting Notes

The cool slow 2023 growing season was made for wines like this. Bright red fruits raspberry cherry cranberry open to a lively full-bodied palate with refreshing acidity silky tannins and a subtle whole-bunch complexity that adds intrigue. The Shiraz from Jones Blocks 40-year-old vines brings depth and structure while the Landcross Farm bush vine Mataro adds a wild earthy elegance. Nine months in French oak ties it all together leaving a lingering smokiness on the finish that keeps you thinking.

Food Pairings

Lamb cutlets duck confit charcuterie and cured meats mushroom-based dishes roast pork hard aged cheeses Mediterranean slow-cooked dishes beef burgersThe bright acidity and carbonic maceration freshness mean it sits lighter on the palate than a traditional full-bodied McLaren Vale red giving it real versatility at the table. The earthy spice and subtle smokiness make it a natural partner for anything with a bit of char or depth think wood-fired slow-roasted or grilled. It would also pair beautifully with Middle Eastern lamb dishes.