2023 Paxton Jones Block Shiraz 6 Pack

95 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

It's wonderfully expressive on the nose, presenting black/blueberry, violet, cinnamon, clove, and cedar characters. It's concentrated and multi-layered in the mouth, exhibiting outstanding weight and depth. Beautifully framed by polished tannins, it is sumptuous and gratifying.

94 POINTS

Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion

Planted in '65 and named after the previous owner of the vineyard, Doug Jones. Destemmed ferment, then 20% new oak for 20 months. This is always positioned in a more classic vein, though with the refining element of French oak. It has the feeling of clay in the soil, with a richer profile, the fruits dark and robust, accented with cocoa powder, beef reduction, master stock and coffee grounds. The marrying of traditional stylings and refinement is the thing here, the tannins finessed but not over-polished, the lasting impression one of harmony.