Oxford Landing South Australia Shiraz 2018 (Australia)

Description

• Vanilla oak
• Blueberry & plum
• Milk chocolate
• Succulent finish

Dark purple in colour with red hues. Fresh plum and subtle vanilla oak with hints of violets and floral aromas. The generous silky palate has blueberry and plum fruit, complemented by soft, rounded tannins with hints of milk chocolate and warm spices. Bright fruit flavours linger during the long succulent finish.

Warm and dry growing conditions, along with controled irrigation of the vines has allowed a healthy crop of graes to ripen slowly and evenly. The Shiraz harvest in the Oxford Landing vineyards commenced in the last week of February and proceeded for the next month in almost perfect conditions.

Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under waym temperature conditiions for six to seven days. This creates balance between extracting the appropriate tannins for wine structure and retaining fruit flavour and aromatics.

Oxford Landing in South Australia's Riverland is an unforgettable place. Just ask the locals. The beautiful River Murray runs through the imposing, red landscape, filling the community and environment with life and promise. Here, winemakers ten the vineyard that produces this collection of sustainably produced, affordable, vegan wines. They are the taste of the sun-soaked region to be enjoyed in your home.

Food Pairing: A lightly spiced beef ragu or massaman vegetable curry would be a great accompaniment.