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One of the region's first vineyards established in 1977 by Dr. John Lagan, and now one of the country's most acclaimed wineries, Xanadu is a true reflection of its idyllic setting and poetic namesake.

Xanadu

Margaret River, Australia

Winery Details

Location

Margaret River, Australia

Founded

1977

Known For

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Margaret River

Certifications/Farming Practices

Certified Sustainable - Sustainable Winegrowing Australia SWA certification

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The Story

Xanadu's first plantings occurred in 1977 with what's now revered as their Lagan vineyard, named in honor of their founder Dr. John Lagan. Following an era of rapid expansion and changes in ownership, the Rathbone family purchased Xanadu in 2005, and along with their award winning winemaking team have harnessed a focus on producing quality wines that begin in the vineyard.
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The Values

As one of the first Margaret River wineries to become officially accredited with the SWA certification (2011), their commitment to sustainability predates their membership. To them, the health of their vines, soil and intimate knowledge of the region and land surrounding them, truly represents what sustainable longevity is. Creating expressive, regional wines of uncompromising quality, Xanadu takes an intuitive approach to winemaking, holding a deep respect for the vineyards — where true quality begins. Their philosophy is to guide the wines through to the bottle, rather than "beating them into submission".
From the winery
The Mediterranean climate of Margaret River is ideal for grape growing and crafting outstanding wines that embody all the region has to offer. Located in the Wallcliffe sub-region of Margaret River, Xanadu includes three key vineyards: Lagan Estate, Boodjidup Estate and Stevens Road each with their own distinctive qualities thanks to the maritime influence, high quality solis and historic clonal material, particularly in Gingin Chardonnay and Houghton Cabernet Sauvignon.