Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2008 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2008

Oxford Landing Vineyard was established in 1958
on the banks of the Murray River in South
Australia. With an innovative and colourful history
expanding 50 years, Oxford Landing has many
hallmarks, including vast vineyard sustainability
practices, down-to-earth individuals unashamedly
passionate about this special place, and a
collection of wines that capture and retain the
natural, vibrant flavours and splendour of the
Oxford Landing vineyard.

With drought conditions and low water allocations from the Murray followed by
an 8 day period of 35C and over at the beginning of March, 2008 was a
difficult vintage for red wines from the Riverland. Fortunately, about 50% of the
grapes were harvested before the heat. Careful monitoring of the remaining
vineyards for flavour development has meant that although the wines have
slightly more alcohol this year, the flavours and tannins are still balanced with
good length without being overripe of jammy.

Crimson with purple hues, the 2008 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz displays aromas of lifted violets and blackcurrants with hints of
eucalypt, Satsuma plums and cedar. The violets and dark berry fruit flavours
persist on the palate and are complimented by savoury spices which give the
wine a rich mouth filling palate that is completed by the lingering Cabernet
tannins.
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