Paxton Jones Block Shiraz Organic 2021 vs Roda Sela Rioja 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.99 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Paxton | Bodegas Roda |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Garnacha, Tempranillo |
| Region | McLaren Vale | Rioja |
| Country | Australia | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Paxton Jones Block Shiraz Organic 2021
Paxton Single Vineyard Jones Block Shiraz is a rich, full-bodied wine from a unique ridge-top site in McLaren Vale. Deep crimson with purple hues, it opens with savoury notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cracked black pepper layered over ripe mulberries and stewed plums. The palate is concentrated, with luxurious oak integration, bright primary fruit, and exceptional length and power. Why You'll Love It This is premium single vineyard Shiraz from one of McLaren Vale's most respected organic producers. The Jones Block vineyard sits on a unique ridge-top site, producing grapes of exceptional concentration and character. Hand-harvested and kept on skins for 15 days with gentle pumping over and plunging twice daily, the wine is matured for up to 20 months in French oak barriques (40% new), followed by six months in bottle before release. NASAA certified organic and crafted by winemaker Ashleigh Seymour, it's a wine of remarkable depth, complexity, and regional authenticity. Meet the Producer Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour and Paxton Wines focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines that reflect the unique terroir of McLaren Vale. The estate combines careful vineyard management with precise winemaking to create wines of elegance, complexity, and regional authenticity. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness and kept on skins for 15 days. Fermentation involves gentle pumping over and plunging twice daily to extract colour, flavour, and structured tannins, resulting in a wine with depth, intensity, and layered complexity. The wine is matured for up to 20 months in French oak barriques (40% new), followed by six months in bottle prior to release. This careful ageing adds richness, structure, and a polished finish while preserving varietal expression. Tasting Notes Deep crimson with purple reflections, this Shiraz offers aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper, alongside ripe plum and blackcurrant. The palate is full-bodied, rich, and layered, with bright f
Roda Sela Rioja 2023
Bodegas Roda Sela is a refined expression of Rioja Alta, crafted from old bush vines of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha planted near the historic town of Haro. Low yields, careful hand-harvesting, and 12 months in French oak make this a wine of real elegance and concentration — a step up from everyday Rioja without stepping away from what makes the region great. Why You'll Love It Introduced in 2008, Sela has quickly become a benchmark for carefully crafted Rioja Alta. Bodegas Roda's philosophy centres on balance, elegance, and terroir expression — and this wine delivers all three. If you're looking for a Rioja that rewards attention without demanding it, this is it. Sustainably farmed, with minimal intervention in the winery. Vineyard & Production Sourced from 15–30-year-old bush vines whose low yields encourage phenolic maturity and concentrated aromatics. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and gently crushed before 19 days of maceration. The wine then spends 12 months in 100% semi-new French oak barrels, allowing fruit and oak to integrate seamlessly before bottling. Tasting Notes Bright ruby with layered red hues. The nose is intense and expressive — cherry, red berry, and hints of black fruit, with subtle mineral and oak notes. On the palate, the wine is wide and voluminous, with fine, well-structured tannins, ripe fruit concentration, and a long, persistent finish. Perfect Pairings Best served at room temperature alongside rich, flavourful dishes. Think roasted venison, beef fillet, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or hearty stews. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses and charcuterie. The Blend Tempranillo 94%, Graciano 3%, Garnacha 3% — DOCa Rioja Alta, Spain. Hand-harvested. 75cl bottle.
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