Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Paxton Wines Pty Ltd
Show	2023
Class	27
Entry Number	27#1
Brand	Paxton Wines
Wine Name	Mataro
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	sour cherry notes , some spice , supple mid , tails out
Judge 2	Out of the gate gamey and herbal with dried currant and spiced cherries. Floral and spicy on the palate with tart red fruits and medium + tannins. Solid finish.
Judge 3	Plum, cinnamon, clove, dark cherry. Ripe and sweet fruited palate, lacking freshness and verve. Hot finish.
Associate Judge	Grubby, touch of brett, palate is juicy, slight short

Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: McLaren Vale, 95%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: NASAA Organic and Biodynamic C

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: McLaren Vale, 5%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: NASAA Organic and Biodynamic C

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	312
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Ashleigh Seymour