Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. PAX ÆTERNA* Grenache 2023

Tasting Note

Breezy and vibrant from the first pour, this old vine Grenache leaps from the glass with bright red fruits, a whisper of dried cranberry, and whole-bunch spice. The palate is lively and fine-boned, driven by lip-smacking tannins and a sense of freshness that leaves you reaching for another glass. Complex and complete, it captures everything we’ve come to love in the PAX style, tailor-made for spring picnics, wood-fire pizza, or a long lunch in good company.

Awards & Accolades

16.5/20
Jancis Robinson

Transparent ruby. Sweet impression and very round and clean. Could take chilling. A good representative of the style... a good drink!

- Jancis Robinson

92 Points
Halliday Wine Companion

A light ruby colour and fragrant aromas of raspberry, red plum and cranberry fruits dabbed with exotic ginger spice, light amaro tones, dried citrus rind and pressed flowers. Airy and spacious with a meaty, savoury flow across the tongue, light chalky tannins tugging at the roof of the mouth and a lively, lacy line of acidity.

- Dave Brookes

90 Points
The Real Review

Notes of rosemary mix with rose and raspberry on the pretty nose. The palate offers depth yet its texture is airy and the tannins glide across. It's a delicious young grenache that favours elegance over brawn.

- Gabrielle Boy

Viticulture & Winemaking

Sourced from a single vineyard of old vine Grenache - over 90 years of age - on a remarkable site in Vine Vale, Northern Barossa. Farmed by Kevin Schild, this is a pure expression of place and time, made in a vibrant nouveau style with 30% whole bunch. Unfined and unfiltered. Just 501 dozen made.