Confucious is quoted as saying, “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.”
After receiving these wines to try, and reading this quote, it is clear to me that Oxford Landing are, at the very least, thinking ahead 10 years. In doing that, and promoting what they are doing, it seems to me they are also thinking ahead 100 years by showing and teaching people what can be done by simply planting trees.
Oxford Landing have partnered with Greenfleet in an effort to restore and regenerate native bushland through the sale of the One to One wines. At the moment, for every six bottles of One to One purchased another square metre of bushland will be planted in the ‘One to One Bushland’ project. As a part of celebrating Earth Day on 22 April, Oxford Landing will increase those plantings to a square metre with every bottle sold during the month of April. What an excellent initiative to assist in protecting our climate and ecosystems!
The ‘One to One’ Bushland began in the On Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria, where Greenfleet completed restoring the native ecosystem at Ngulambarra. The next endeavour is to restore a site at Ledcourt, adjacent to the northern part of the Grampians National Park in Victoria. Their plan is to restore the cleared areas and bolster the existing ecosystems with ground cover species.
Added to that, the fruit is sustainably grown, vegan friendly and the bottle is made of 98% recycled lightweight glass.
Why don’t you purchase a bottle or two, or more, and enjoy a good glass of wine knowing you’re doing your bit to help this worthwhile project. Dan Murphy’s stock them. You know what to do next.
Region: South Australia Price: $20 Source: Sample thanks kindly to Oxford Landing and Hill-Smith Family Estates
NV Brut Cuvee
When pouring the NV Brut Cuvee, there was an air of vibrancy to it that was evident on the palate too. It was fresh, citrusy, light bodied yet flavourful with a touch of sweetness showing late on the palate. Here you have an oh-so-very-easy-drinking sparkling wine that has ‘relax, share and enjoy’ with every glass poured.
2023 Rosé
Rosé is always given room in our fridge at home and, when you find ones like this one with its bright, fresh and abundant strawberry flavours, hint of texture and lovely dry finish, I can’t help but think I need to make room for more. This is an excellent example of a well-priced, go-to Rosé for all occasions.
2021 Merlot
Varietally aromatic, this Merlot gets off to a good start on the nose. Definitely fruit forward where plums and blackberries are the main contributors to the medium bodied palate along with leafy/herbal notes and gentle tannins providing good varietal support. An easy, early drinking style of Merlot that is sure to generate a good following.
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet all the way when you take in the aromas and flavours of this wine. Black fruits and berries, plums and dark cherries are the fruits on show while the usual herbal characters combine nicely with those fruit flavours on the medium bodied palate. There’s a lot to like with this wine as it finishes with soft but slightly drying tannins.
2021 Shiraz
Red fruits come to the fore with a plummy mid palate feel too and a nice spicy touch adding interest. It feels quite soft yet generous on the medium bodied palate with little influence from oak or tannins. This is a good wine that I really enjoyed drinking and sharing. Another in this range that is bound to be popular.
Words from a Wine Glass 