Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Bright lemon yellow and spotlessly clean in appearance. Nose a little closed. More citrus than stone fruit on the palate- slightly waxy texture with medium minus acid. Built for the long haul when made. Great to see in a very well made Margaret River Chardonnay. Could still enjoy this in 2 or 3 years time. Xanadu has been exhibiting well in the last several years on the Australian Show Circuit. Drank my last bottle on 11th January 2021, 43 weeks after the note above. Consistent notes, great to have a mature Margaret River Chardonnay from a good producer. Made in the leaner style ( compared to Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay) and probably picked a little earlier. A good balance between citrus and stone fruit such as nectarine.
Bright lemon yellow and spotlessly clean in appearance. Nose a little closed. More citrus than stone fruit on the palate- slightly waxy texture with medium minus acid. Built for the long haul when made. Great to see in a very well made Margaret River Chardonnay. Could still enjoy this in 2 or 3 years time. Xanadu has been exhibiting well in the last several years on the Australian Show Circuit. Drank my last bottle on 11th January 2021, 43 weeks after the note above. Consistent notes, great to have a mature Margaret River Chardonnay from a good producer. Made in the leaner style ( compared to Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay) and probably picked a little earlier. A good balance between citrus and stone fruit such as nectarine.
Mar 14th, 2020Funky mealy aromas with evidence of Lees stirring. Taut and lean with oak in the background. No malolactic fermentation keeping this wine steely with citric acid and grapefruit flavours to the fore. If there’s a hot winery in Margaret River currently it’s Xanadu - winning Gold Medals and Trophies for both its Reds and its Whites on the Australian Show Circuit.
Funky mealy aromas with evidence of Lees stirring. Taut and lean with oak in the background. No malolactic fermentation keeping this wine steely with citric acid and grapefruit flavours to the fore. If there’s a hot winery in Margaret River currently it’s Xanadu - winning Gold Medals and Trophies for both its Reds and its Whites on the Australian Show Circuit.
Mar 17th, 2019
