Oxford Landing Cabernet-Shiraz Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz (2005)
Winery: | Oxford Landing |
Region: | Australia » South Australia » Barossa |
Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah |
Type: | Table Wines |
Established in 1958 by Wyndam Hill Smith, the vineyard is situated on the banks of the Murray River in South Australia. Clear blue skies, rich red soil and an abundance of golden sunshine are hallmarks of this wine region. The vineyard was named Oxford Landing after a nearby site where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties. Careful grape growing and winemaking efforts result in a collection of wines that capture and retain the natural, vibrant flavors and splendour of the Oxford Landing Vineyard. The vibrant flavors for Oxford Landing wines start with the sustainable management of the family’s 650 acre vineyard. The team is dedicated to responsible care and conservation of the entire vineyard eco-system. The Oxford Landing vineyard is managed and nurtured as 130 separate 5-acre blocks. The care and attention that occurs in the vineyard and focuses on individual block conditions allows the vineyard team to use many ‘small vineyard Read more »
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Oxford Landing on SnoothJuly 2013
Nothing great but not horrible. A decent wine that is probably unnecessary to repeat purchase. Read More
October 2012
Ok. A bit out of balance with a slightly harsh taste. Read More
April 2012
Rather intense on the nose with a bit of a chemical/floral thing going on and some notes of baked sweet potato and cardoon lurking under the citrussy peach fruit. In the mouth, theres attractive citrus flavors with a faint backing note of the vegetal cardoon character. This is a touch sweet but the acids lend it fine balance. Not much of a finis... Read More
March 2012
Spicy, honeyed and aromatic, this silky-textured Viognier offers flavors of apple ... Drink now. -HS Read More
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