Paxton Queen of the Hive McLaren Vale Red Blend 2021

There is unsurprising complexity in the wealth of flavours and additional 'extras' in this unusual blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Cabernet. Ned Goodwin MW The Halliday Companion calls it "Effortless drinking” complimenting its blue and red fruit and notes of herb and tobacco.He's not alone in praising the blend: “Deep, darkly red/purple colour. The bouquet shows meaty, earthy and subtly spiced dark plums, the palate rich and dense, with thickness of texture and a trace of chew on the finish. A more savoury style and a worthy contrast to its stablemate Shiraz Mataro.” Huon Hooke, The Real Review. Inventive and satisfying.