Xanadu
Established in 1977 by Irishman Dr John Lagan, the Xanadu vineyards now owned by the Rathbone family continue to flourish in a near-perfect viticultural enviroment that inspired Dr Lagan; rich free draining gravel soils; an abundant water supply and a unique maritime climate.
Winemaker Glenn Goodall mirrors the original vision; to produce premium wines that reflect the true character of the region in synergy with the enviroment and vineyards.
Region Margaret River, Australia
Tasting Notes
Pale straw. This elegant yet powerful Chardonnay displays aromas of fresh pears, nectarine, and citrus fruits with underlying hints of white flowers, oatmeal, and roasted almonds.The palate is medium-full bodied and tightly coiled offering white fleshed stone fruits pears and zesty lemony/grapefruit flavours. The powerful fruit profile is balanced by a taut, minerally backbone. This fine boned, quartz-like structure is also complimented with a silky texture derived from lees stirring. The stylish fruit and zesty acid combine to focus the wine perfectly to a crisp, dry, persistent fruit finish.
Winemaking Notes
Made entirely from Gin Gin clone Chardonnay which was whole bunch pressed followed by 100% barrel fermentation in select French oak (25% new oak). Wild fermentation was encouraged on all of the components, in order to introduce more complexity and personality into the wine. All of the individual batches which make up the blend were lees stirred throughout a nine-month oak maturation period, without any malolactic fermentation. The final blend was put together in November.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016 |
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