Winery PaxtonThomas Block Grenache
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Thomas Block Grenache of Winery Paxton in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Thomas Block Grenache
Pairings that work perfectly with Thomas Block Grenache
Original food and wine pairings with Thomas Block Grenache
The Thomas Block Grenache of Winery Paxton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of puchero or autumn pumpkin pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Paxton's Thomas Block Grenache.
Discover the grape variety: Portugais bleu
Supple, fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and light floral notes. Early-ripening and productive. Also used in the characteristic Austrian Schilcher rosés. The pillar of light, easy-drinking reds in Central Europe (Austria, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic). French synonym for Blauer Portugieser.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Thomas Block Grenache from Winery Paxton are 2017
Informations about the Winery Paxton
The Winery Paxton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
