Oxford Landing Merlot

Oxford Landing Estates Merlot bottle image

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. 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.

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Acclaim
"A simple but appealing Merlot. Ripe red and black fruit, chocolate and some herbal oak notes are followed by a plush, fruity palate. The alcohol is a little hot but this is nevertheless an easygoing weeknight red." (Best Buy)
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2018
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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% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
No relevant data were found.
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Wine Production

Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under warm temperature conditions for a period of 6 days. This creates balance between extracting the appropriate tannins for wine structure, and retaining fruit drive and aromatics in the final blend. The wine is stored at 6°C post fermentation to retain natural colour and aromatics of the variety.

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About the Vineyard

The Oxford Landing Merlot vines have been strategically planted on well drained sites to produce vines with low vigour. Careful irrigation control and management of the vineyard promotes well balanced vine canopies, thereby maximising fruit quality.