Oxford Landing South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 (Australia)

Description

• Blackberry
• Warm spices
• Tobacco
• Soft tannins

"There is good fruit here. With The Caley headlining the Yalumba portfolio, this is the Cabernet Shiraz you will find at the other end. Nothing on its much-renowned sibling, you will still sidle up to a happy friend here no less. I'm thinking camping when a glass of red no matter the persuasion hits the mark. There is good fruit here, a little oak, whispers of savoury interest and a peppery finish that lingers. Not bad at all. Drink to three years" Q Wine, Aug 2022

Dark red in colour with crimson hues. Aromas of blackberry and plums with subtle notes of blackcurrant and tobacco leaf. The palate is elegantly structured with a silky texture and fruit sweetness to the mid-palate. Layers of dark cherry, warm spices and subtle dark berry flavours are complemented by soft tannins.

Late winter and early spring rains replenished the Oxford Landing soil profiles. Summer was mild with cool nights. This allowed the development of great aromatics and flavours resulting in a deeply coloured wine with classic varietal characteristics.

Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under warm temperature conditions for six days. This creates balance between extracting the appropriate tannin for wine structure and retaining fruit flavour and aromatics.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with a rack of lamb or roasted asparagus and basil soup.