Paxton Queen of the Hive Shiraz Mataro otima Strathbogie Ranges

Strathbogie Ranges

the key aspect of this Yquem is the extremely tight picking window

with the barrels (mostly Tonnelerie Rousseau) being topped up once a week and racked two or three times during the entire period of elevage

000-litre oak vats

some of the vines where hit by frost

Paxton Queen of the Hive Shiraz Mataro otima Strathbogie RangesThe Queen of the Hive produces the bees that have a vital role in maintaining natural balance & eco health in our world. Bees keep plants & crops alive through pollination & without bees, humans would struggle to survive. Bees only survive & thrive in chemical free environments, hence why our certified biodynamic, estate vineyards in McLaren Vale are home to so many bee hives & their powerful, tireless Queens. To all the Queens we salute you!