Paxton The Pollinator Shiraz No Added Preservatives 2021 vs Vigneti Zanatta 'Salana' Cannonau di Sardegna 2024
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Paxton | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Grenache |
| Region | McLaren Vale | — |
| Country | Australia | Italy |
| Sweetness | — | Medium |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Paxton The Pollinator Shiraz No Added Preservatives 2021
The Pollinator Shiraz is a vibrant, fresh, and unoaked expression from McLaren Vale. Bursting with plum and red berry aromas, it delivers a lively and balanced palate with integrated tannins and a clean, refreshing finish. Made entirely organic with no added preservatives, this Shiraz is a pure, natural expression of its vineyard. Why You'll Love It This is natural winemaking at its finest. Made entirely organic with no added preservatives, The Pollinator showcases the biodiversity and organic practices of the Thomas Block vineyard. Hand-harvested and gently hand-plunged for 14 days in open-top fermenters, the wine is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant, unoaked character. Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour employs biodynamic and organic viticulture on deep alluvial soils to create a wine that's fresh, pure, and full of life—a true expression of McLaren Vale terroir. Meet the Producer Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour crafts The Pollinator to highlight the biodiversity and organic practices of the Thomas Block vineyard. Situated on deep alluvial soils at the base of McLaren Vale, the estate employs biodynamic and organic viticulture to produce wines that reflect their unique terroir with elegance and vibrancy. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and tipped into open-top fermenters. Gentle hand plunging for 14 days extracts the vibrant flavours and colour from the fruit. After primary fermentation, the wine is pressed into stainless steel tanks for secondary fermentation, retaining freshness and purity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes brief ageing in stainless steel, including malolactic fermentation, to enhance texture while preserving fruit intensity. The wine is bottled early to maintain its lively, unoaked character. Tasting Notes Bright ruby in colour, the wine displays aromas of plum, red berries, and subtle floral notes. The palate is vibrant, fresh, and medium-bodied, with integrated tannins and a clean, ene
Vigneti Zanatta 'Salana' Cannonau di Sardegna 2024
Vigneti Zanatta Cannonau di Sardegna is a vibrant and characterful red wine from the sun-drenched island of Sardinia , southern Italy . Made entirely from Cannonau , Sardinia's iconic expression of Grenache , it is a wine of real personality and warmth, rooted in the island's ancient viticultural traditions. Why You'll Love It Cannonau is one of Italy's most distinctive and food-friendly red grapes, and Sardinia is its spiritual home. Marco Zanatta's approach is focused and uncompromising: careful vineyard management, gentle maceration and controlled fermentation to let the variety speak for itself. The result is a wine that is soft, approachable and full of character, with the kind of effortless drinkability that keeps you coming back for another glass. Vineyard and Production Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve aromatic freshness and varietal purity. Vinification follows gentle maceration and controlled fermentation, maintaining the wine's soft, approachable character while building enough structure to complement a wide range of dishes. Tasting Notes Lifted aromas of rose petals, violets and plums on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, silky texture and gentle tannins, offering notes of blackberries, cherries and subtle spice. Harmonious, elegant and thoroughly enjoyable from first sip to last. Perfect Pairings A wonderfully versatile food wine. Pairs beautifully with pasta dishes, grilled meats, cured meats and hearty cheeses. Also excellent alongside roasted lamb, wild boar ragu or a classic Sardinian charcuterie board. Grape Variety Cannonau
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