From pinot grigio, moscato and chardonnay to three shiraz offerings – one from the Barossa Valley, a South Australian blend, and a juicy red made from shiraz and sangiovese – each of these six wines offer exceptional value for money and are ready to drink now.
2022 Riverlife by Oxford Landing Sun Chasing Pinot Grigio
Pale straw in colour. Aromas of custard apples, poached pears and apple pie. Flavours of freshly baked apples with a finish that is deliciously creamy with soft acidity.Winemaker Andrew La Nauze says: The 2022 Sun Chasing Pinot Grigio embodies the Riverland scenery and captures the gorgeous twilight sun. The label is draped in South Australia’s largest snake – the carpet python. We have truly brought the life of the river to this zesty drop.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
ALN. Our Sun Chasing Pinot Grigio is part of Oxford Landing’s new Riverlife collection, which brings a love of the Riverland and its abundant wildlife to the surface. It is 100 per cent wild fermented and vegan with fresh, classic varietal flavours. Time on lees has added complexity and richness to the palate.
Best enjoyed: Lively and fresh with weight and texture, this wine will match an array of dishes – try it with lemon herb chicken, mushroom and thyme risotto or grilled asparagus. Serve chilled.
RRP $15 | Drink to 2024 | oxfordlanding.com
2020 Paringa Shiraz
This wine is a dark crimson colour with a garnet hue. On the nose, an intense fresh bouquet of deep, rich and dark berry fruits, caraway seed, cedar box and spice with subtle and integrated French oak notes. The wine is bold with classic South Australian shiraz flavours of black cherries, deep plum, mulberries, quince, dark chocolate and cocoa. The flavours represent one of the finest vintages in the region. The wine is supported with supple, fine grain tannins and natural acid that creates a long and moreish finish.Winemaker Tim Whitrow says: I love how expressive and honest this wine is. It reveals an explosion of aromas and flavours that is usually seen in wines twice the price. The family’s dedication to the quality and craftmanship that goes into the entry level wines, as well as the premium wines, is a testament to their heritage. Good quality wine can be affordable.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
TW. Sourced from our selected premium vineyards in South Australia, the Paringa Shiraz is made with traditional methods of winemaking such as open fermentation and extended maturation. After pressing, selected French and American oak is used to harmonise the rich fruit flavours and balance the tannin profile (rarely seen in a wine at this price point). This wine punches well above its weight in quality and craftmanship.
Best enjoyed: This wines drinks well from the bottle and is crafted to pair with rich pastas, beef casserole, osso buco, roast chicken, barbecue ribs and veal.
RRP $15 | Drink to 2028 | paringawines.com
2021 Flying Fish Cove Chardonnay
Pale straw in colour. Complex aromas of citrus, toasted oatmeal and stone fruits are enhanced by a soft toasted vanilla and warm spicy oak nuance seen from barrel fermentation and maturation in seasoned French oak barriques. Aged on lees for six months has further enhanced a creamy, long and soft finish.Chief winemaker Simon Ding says: As a winemaker I get a great deal of pleasure from making and drinking chardonnay. We are privileged in Margaret River to work with such a great natural resource that can be nurtured into so many different guises. The 2021 is our purest expression from each vintage, and is layered and complex while retaining freshness and poise. Drinking this wine brings a great deal of satisfaction as it represents all the hard work from the season.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
SD. Margaret River chardonnay sits comfortably aside the great chardonnay wines of the world. Noted for consistency, delicacy and power, Margaret River chardonnay represents astonishing value for money when compared to other premium producing regions.
Best enjoyed: Chardonnay can be enjoyed with a myriad of food but is best enjoyed with a fresh West Australian seared scallop dish or a delicate seafood pasta. Serve the 2021 slightly chilled – it's the perfect accompaniment to a long lunch or evening dinner party.
RRP $29 | Drink to 2028 | flyingfishcove.com.au
2022 Riverlife by Oxford Landing Wake Making Moscato
Pale gold in colour with green tints. Bursting aromas of white roses, jasmine, lychee, pineapple and guava. The palate is delicate and refreshingly light with flavours of guava, lychee and mango sorbet. The residual fruit sweetness is balanced by fresh citrus acidity and a subtle hint of spritz on the finish.Winemaker Andrew La Nauze says: Bursting with flavour and sweetness, yet refreshingly light, this wine is thirst-quenching – especially after a day on the water. Whether it’s wakeboards, skis, or at the helm of the boat, this wine is all about the wet, fast and frivolous fun of the Riverland.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
ALN. Embracing sustainability along every step of the way, the new Riverlife by Oxford Landing wines are a celebration of the Riverland wine region. Our wines are vegan friendly and sustainably made with minimal intervention. Our revegetation project is just one initiative that has seen us restore over 850 acres of bushland.
Best enjoyed: This moscato is the perfect wine to enjoy on a warm and sunny afternoon with a platter of mixed sashimi or fresh fruit. The 2022 is great with a range of food, from spicy curries to blueberry pancakes with vanilla ice cream. Serve chilled.
RRP $15 | Drink now | oxfordlanding.com
2020 3 Rings Shiraz
The wine is a deep blood crimson red – almost black. On the nose there are lifted aromas of black pepper, violets and plum with hints of spice, pepper, cedar box, tobacco leaf and char. The palate is rich and luscious with a deep integrated labyrinth of woven fruit and oak tannins that linger in the mouth. The vibrant fruit flavours of black cherry, quince, mulberry and ripe plum, dark chocolate and fennel are exquisite. The flavours are complemented by the extended maturation in French and American oak puncheons (500l barrels) that provide the secondary complex characters – tobacco leaf and hints of old leather to create a fine dusty finish. It is an approachable and balanced yet complex wine.Winemaker Tim Whitrow says: I love the expression and purity of the classic Barossa terroir in this wine. As soon as you pour it into a glass, aromas of black pepper, spice, sage and dark cocoa heighten the senses. The palate continues to open up as you drink, revealing complex and subtle tannins with flavours that very quickly become ever so moreish.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
TW. This wine is made from the family-owned premium Barossa Valley single vineyard home block. Old school winemaking techniques are used – such as open fermentation, extended maturation and basket pressing – before it sleeps for 18 months in premium French oak puncheons for maturation. It's a very classy, structured wine that everybody can afford and enjoy.
Best enjoyed: We recommend decanting this wine, but it will also drink well from the bottle (although it will take a few moments longer to open up in the glass). Pair it with an eye fillet and some mustard on the side, mum’s lamb roast or braised kangaroo tail. It will turn a $10 hamburger into a $30 hamburger instantly.
RRP $20 | Drink to 2030 | 3rings.com.au
2022 Riverlife by Oxford Landing Stargazing Juicy Red
Vibrant cherry red in colour. Delicious red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry and even a hint of ripe strawberry. The light-bodied palate is awash with juicy raspberry and red fruit flavours. Very soft and moreish on the palate with lingering red berries. Drink while young and fresh, chilled slightly in the fridge for maximum enjoyment.Winemaker Andrew La Nauze says: This wine is light, easy to drink and packed full of vibrant fruit flavours. It is perfect for nights around the fire with a guitar in hand, singing under the stars with those you love most.
H. What makes this wine such great value?
ALN. Each time you pick up a bottle of Stargazing Juicy Red you’ll enjoy more than just a delicious wine. When you drink this wine, you’re supporting water and energy saving initiatives to preserve the precious life of the Murray River. Be sure to scan the QR code on our label and watch our sustainability story – through an augmented reality experience – come to life.
Best enjoyed: This wine pairs well with a beef and caramelised onion burger or spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce. Enjoy slightly chilled for a refreshing drink on warmer days.
RRP $15 | Drink now | oxfordlanding.com
