Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Wine for the table—whether it is consumed with lunch on a Sunday with the family, on a weekday night with the television in the background, or anytime when folks are gathered around for a meal—is something wine professionals think about all the time. These are the occasions that consumers care about the most. The 2014 Oxford Landing Estates Shiraz is perfect for these moments. The wine is a superb value and one that everyone will enjoy. The wine is rich in youthful ruby color and pretty, with red fruits and flowers in its aroma. Ripe fruits rise out of the glass and stay easy and friendly on the palate. The wine's finish is smooth and delectable. (Tasted: May 16, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
South Australia is the historic heart of Australian wine, a great wine capital of the world, and home to some of the most famous regions. It produces more than 80% of Australia’s premium wine from some of the oldest vines in the world. There is an abundance of varieties and wide spectrum of styles to explore. From the rogue to refined, discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary.