Paxton The Pollinator Shiraz No Added Preservatives 2021 vs Vistalba Corte B
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Paxton | Bodega Vistalba |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
| Region | McLaren Vale | Bordeaux |
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| 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
Vistalba Corte B
Vistalba Corte B is a Bordeaux-inspired red blend from one of Mendoza's most prestigious estates, founded by Carlos Pulenta in Lujan de Cuyo. A wine of real depth, structure and elegance, it showcases the very best of high-altitude Mendoza viticulture through careful blending and traditional winemaking. Why You'll Love It Carlos Pulenta established Vistalba with a clear vision: to craft wines that express the character of estate-grown fruit from Mendoza's most historic premium districts. The Corte series represents that philosophy at its finest, assembling Bordeaux-inspired blends that highlight the terroir, structure and elegance that Lujan de Cuyo does so well. Alluvial soils and significant diurnal temperature variation allow the grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and precision. Vineyard and Production Sourced from estate vineyards in Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, one of Mendoza's most celebrated high-altitude districts. Old-vine plantings contribute depth and concentration, while the wine is aged in French oak barrels to develop complexity, texture and aromatic refinement while preserving fruit purity. Tasting Notes Deep, vibrant colour with a generous aromatic profile of black cherries, plums, cassis and violet. Subtle layers of cocoa, tobacco leaf, cedar and baking spice from refined oak ageing. Full-bodied yet smooth on the palate, with ripe tannins, concentrated dark fruit and excellent mid-palate depth. A thread of freshness lifts the wine to a long, persistent finish with savoury notes and mineral tension. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roast lamb, beef fillet and slow-braised red meats. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses, venison and hearty stews. Grape Variety Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
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