Oxford Landing
Shiraz
Oxford Landing
Shiraz
At Oxford Landing, we like to ‘keep it real’. That means maintaining a sense of perspective and recognising what really matters. Remembering where we came from and being proud of our roots. And making wines that are a true reflection of the place they come from. Set on the banks of South Australia’s majestic Murray River, the Oxford Landing vineyard is named after a nearby site where an old paddle steamer called ‘The City of Oxford’ met with an untimely end. Drovers once grazed and watered sheep here but today it’s home to a loyal flock of down-to-earth folk who take great pride in making quality wines, enjoyed the world over.
Wine Production
Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under warm temperature conditions for a period of 6-7 days. This creates balance between extracting the appropriate tannins for wine structure and retaining fruit drive and aromatics.
Tasting Notes
Dark purple in colour with red hues. A lovely nose of fresh plum and subtle vanilla oak with hints of violets and floral aromas. The generous silky palate has blueberry and plum fruit flavours, complemented by soft, supple tannins with hints of milk chocolate and warm spices. Bright fruit flavours linger during the long succulent finish.
Food Pairing
A lightly spiced ragù or massaman vegetable curry would be a great accompaniment.
At Oxford Landing, we like to ‘keep it real’. That means maintaining a sense of perspective and recognising what really matters. Remembering where we came from and being proud of our roots. And making wines that are a true reflection of the place they come from. Set on the banks of South Australia’s majestic Murray River, the Oxford Landing vineyard is named after a nearby site where an old paddle steamer called ‘The City of Oxford’ met with an untimely end. Drovers once grazed and watered sheep here but today it’s home to a loyal flock of down-to-earth folk who take great pride in making quality wines, enjoyed the world over.
Wine Production
Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under warm temperature conditions for a period of 6-7 days. This creates balance between extracting the appropriate tannins for wine structure and retaining fruit drive and aromatics.
Tasting Notes
Dark purple in colour with red hues. A lovely nose of fresh plum and subtle vanilla oak with hints of violets and floral aromas. The generous silky palate has blueberry and plum fruit flavours, complemented by soft, supple tannins with hints of milk chocolate and warm spices. Bright fruit flavours linger during the long succulent finish.
Food Pairing
A lightly spiced ragù or massaman vegetable curry would be a great accompaniment.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
About the Vineyard
The sandy soils of Oxford Landing Estates require careful water management, as they readily dry out during the summer months. Supplementary irrigation and canopy management are adapted to suit each individual site, in order to provide a good balance of light and shade in the canopy and maximise fruit quality.