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2020 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Image

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Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

$93.00 SOLD OUT
/ 750 ml
The perfume is intense and complex, exhibiting ripe mulberries, blackcurrant pastilles and black plums, with hints of potpourri and cedar adding spice in the background. The generous palate is full bodied and crammed full of dark forest fruits, cassis, and chocolate characters. Powerful yet refined in structure the fleshy fruits, are framed by fine French oak and complimented by dense, velvety tannins. Quintessential Margaret River, with a lingering Cabernet finish.
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Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot
  • Vineyard(s): Stevens Road Vineyard and Timber Creek Vineyard
  • Vineyard Notes: The Cabernet, and a beautiful little portion of Petit Verdot, from the Timber Creek Vineyard in Wilyabrup make up 50% of the blend along with 45% of fruit from the dry grown Victory Point vineyard, which is situated in the subregion of Treeton. The remaining 5% (Malbec) is from our own Stevens Road vineyard in the Wallcliffe subregion.
Winery Info
XANADU
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".
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Xanadu cannot ship to the following 8 states: AK, AR, DE, HI, MS, RI, TN, UT.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Margaret River
Winemaker
Darren Rathbone & Glenn Goodall
Winemaking Highlights
After fermentation the Timber Creek Cabernet component (45%) experienced a period of extended maceration on skins before a very gentle pressing.
Fermentation
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.
Aging
14 months
Barrel
  • 100% French Oak
  • 40% New Barriques
pH
3.52
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6
ABV
14
Case Production
200
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About this wine
2020 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
The perfume is intense and complex, exhibiting ripe mulberries, blackcurrant pastilles and black plums, with hints of potpourri and cedar adding spice in the background. The generous palate is full bodied and crammed full of dark forest fruits, cassis, and chocolate characters. Powerful yet refined in structure the fleshy fruits, are framed by fine French oak and complimented by dense, velvety tannins. Quintessential Margaret River, with a lingering Cabernet finish.
Body (Light - Full)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature
Glassware
  • Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
  • blue cheese, dry aged beef or leaner cuts of beef, vegetables like turnips, spinach, portobella mushrooms, onion
Cheese Pairings
  • Blue / Flavored
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