{"title":"XANADU","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eXanadu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wines, a Margaret River favourite celebrated for elegant Cabernet and precision winemaking. Buy premium wines online now.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2019-xanadu-reserve-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2019 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1977 by Irishman Dr John Lagan, the Xanadu vineyards now owned by the Rathbone family continue to flourish in a near-perfect viticultural environment that inspired Dr Lagan; rich free draining gravel soils; an abundant water supply and a unique maritime climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Glenn Goodall mirrors the original vision; to produce premium wines that reflect the true character of the region in synergy with the environment and vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXanadu Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% of the fruit for this Reserve Chardonnay is from our oldest Chardonnay vineyard, the Lagan Estate. The low yielding vineyard produces bunches with characteristic ‘hen and chicken’ architecture typical of the Gin Gin clone. We encourage natural fermentation on fruit from this vineyard to further emphasize the personality of this wonderful site which is directly adjacent to the winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale straw. The bouquet of this elegant yet powerful Chardonnay offers pristine fruit aromas of fresh pears, grapefruit and nectarines with underlying hints of oatmeal and nougat adding complexity.The palate is medium-full bodied and tightly coiled, displaying nashi pears and white fleshed stone fruits. Precise and pure, the fruit is complimented with a subtle creamy texture and lovely mineral edge. It is the intensity of fruit and bracing acidity which combine to provide drive to the wine, focussing it perfectly to a crisp, lingering fruit finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed followed by 100% barrel fermentation in select French oak (approx. 35% new oak). Fermentation was allowed to occur naturally, with the wild yeasts responsible for the fermentation introducing more more complexity and personality into the wine. Barrels were lees stirred throughout a nine-month oak maturation period, without any malolactic fermentation. 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A burst of energy greets immediately with a subtle combination of butterscotch, grapefruit and citrus that delivers its kick with poised understatement. But the palate extends relentlessly to a wonderful minerally crisp finish, with that lifted acidity taking you into another zone.\" - \u003cem\u003eRay Jordan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Restrained and elegant with grapefruit, brioche and delicate salinity. Opens up in the glass beautifully to reveal white florals, gun flint and cheese rind characters. The palate is compact and focused – there is a weight of core fruit that embraces the classy oak and leaves one wanting another look. Bright, refreshing acidity – evident of the slightly cooler 2019 vintage, yet there is power and density here. Impressive stuff – it will only get better with time and reward the drinker accordingly.\" - \u003cem\u003eWine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736219480427,"sku":"SK90471842","price":91.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019XanaduStevensRoadChardonnay.jpg?v=1767590356"},{"product_id":"2018-xanadu-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2018 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1977 by Irishman Dr John Lagan, the Xanadu vineyards now owned by the Rathbone family continue to flourish in a near-perfect viticultural environment that inspired Dr Lagan; rich free draining gravel soils; an abundant water supply and a unique maritime climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Glenn Goodall mirrors the original vision; to produce premium wines that reflect the true character of the region in synergy with the environment and vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reserve Cabernet has been sourced from the Timber Creek vineyard which is located in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River. Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard has long been the core of our Reserve Cabernet Blends, with the Timber Creek Petit Verdot also a perennial standout bottled as a single vineyard wine in exceptional years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red. The perfume is refined and complex, exhibiting vibrant aromas of blackcurrants, ripe mulberries and Satsuma plums. Subtle fragrances of potpourri, nori and spice linger in the background.The generous palate is full bodied and crammed full of ripe forest fruits, cassis, and dark chocolate characters. Powerful, yet refined in structure, the fleshy fruits are complimented with an ample amount of supple tannins; all culminating together to provide a dense, persistent berry fruit finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit was crushed\/destemmed before small batch fermentation in a combination of static and open fermenters. Fermentation takes 7-8 days @ 24-26o C, during which the cap is managed using a combination of aerative pumping over as well as regular plunging by hand. The cabernet components experienced a period of extended maceration on skins for 28 days before a very gentle pressing. MLF was carried out in barrel. All of the components were matured for 14 months in French oak barriques before the blend was assembled from a selection of ‘best barrels’ from each batch (50% new oak). 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After ferment the wine experienced an extended maceration, and remained on skins for 28 days into total, before being gently pressed, and racked to French barriques (40% new). 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This is a humdinger. Sure it’s tightly wound, given its youth and all the electrifying acidity within, but there’s substance and depth, too. A little waxy, refined, with grapefruit, lemon, ginger spice, a dash of oak spices (the 20% new French oak superbly integrated) and a little yuzu tonic water pucker. It’s linear, long, with moreish sulphides, the merest hint of creamy lees and almost a savoury overlay. Brilliant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Winepilot · 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eTasted: Jul 2025\u003cbr\u003e“This is a brilliant release. The magic of the Margaret River terroir in a vintage as strong as 2023 has been beautifully captured here through clever, careful winemaking. It opens with lovely fragrance—pure notes of white grapefruit, lime skin, pear, and fresh lemonade underpinned by gentle cedar, saline oyster shell minerality, and a glimmer of nougat. With air, hints of brine and pastry dough emerge, adding savoury depth. It’s pretty and focused, with oak firmly in the background and purity the defining feature. The palate is gorgeously bright and equally pure, mirroring the fruit profile of the nose with a lovely interplay of tension and texture. A firm grip of chalky phenolics and saline acidity draws it through to a long, elegant close. This is a classy Chardonnay.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 12th consecutive release of our Reserve Chardonnay, 100% of the fruit for this wine is from our oldest Chardonnay vineyard, the Lagan Estate. The low yielding vineyard produces bunches with characteristic 'hen and chicken' architecture typical of the Gingin clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fermentation on fruit is encouraged to further emphasise the personality of this site, resulting in a medium bodied Chardonnay offering pear puree, zesty grapefruit flavours and a quartz-like, almost crystalline, mineral edge to the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXanadu Wines was established in 1977 by Dr John Lagan and was purchased by the Rathbone family in 2005. Together with winemaker Glenn Goodall and his team, the vineyard has been revamped via soil profiling, improved drainage, precision viticulture and reduced yields. 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