Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Description

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. 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.

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Acclaim
“Lime, grapefruit and fresh grassy notes are expressive and vibrant on a light, crisp frame, revealing a touch of white pepper.” (Best Value)
— Wine Spectator, Aug 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
20 to 200 feet
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
10.5 %
Residual sugar:
2.8 g/L
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Wine Production

Despite a weak La Nina developing over the Pacific Ocean in late 2017, growing conditions throughout the season remained warm and dry. Benign weather during flowering in October and November ensured our vines set a good crop of grapes. The harvest commenced on the 22nd January, which is spot on average and proceeded unabated in almost perfect conditions.

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About the Vineyard

The grapes were picked in the coolest part of the evening and left on skins post crushing to allow for maximum flavor extraction. To assist with preservation of natural fruit flavors the juices are handled with minimal air contact. Cool fermentation follows with aromatic yeast strains to enhance the punchy varietal zest of Sauvignon Blanc. A percentage was fermented on skins, which has added an extra dimension of complexity.