2023 Mystery McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Deal No. 5844

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Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Beautifully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows blackberry, raspberry, rich floral, clove, and roasted nut aromas. It's succulent and plump in the mouth with a supple texture and grainy tannins, finishing sturdy and flavoursome.

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Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Fruit-expressive and fragrant, showing dark plum, wild strawberry, rich floral, and subtle spice aromas on the nose, leading to a silky-smooth palate offering supple texture and fine tannins, making it sturdy yet balanced with a lengthy, tasty finish.

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Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion

Equal portions of shiraz and grenache (48% each) with the balance mataro (4%). As always for Paxton, this is certified organic, biodynamic and sustainable. In this cooler year, there’s a keen balance of intensity and vibrancy. Cherry and forest berries, a fringe of woody herbs, dark spices, some sauvage notes, the impact mid-weight. A fine drink, with the value equation in the drinker’s favour.