Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2020
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/ 750 ml Pristine fruit aromas of fresh pears, white fleshed nectarines, and lemon/lime characters with underlying hints of white flowers and wet stone adding to the wonderful purity of fruit. The palate is medium bodied and tightly coiled offering pear puree, white fleshed stone fruits and zesty grapefruit character. The fruit purity is complimented with subtle talcy, textural elements and a quartz-like minerality adding to the structure. The underlying fruit power, and the bracing natural acidity reflect the season, providing drive to the wine and focusing it perfectly to a crisp lingering finish.
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Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Margarget River
Winemaking Highlights
Fermentation was allowed to occur naturally, with the wild yeasts responsible for the fermentation introducing more complexity and personality into the wine. Barrels were lees stirred throughout a nine-month oak maturation period, without any malolactic fermentation.
Fermentation
100% barrel fermentation
Barrel
20% new French oak
pH
3
Titratable Acidity (TA)
8.9 g/L
ABV
13
Appellation
Margarget River
Winemaking Highlights
Fermentation was allowed to occur naturally, with the wild yeasts responsible for the fermentation introducing more complexity and personality into the wine. Barrels were lees stirred throughout a nine-month oak maturation period, without any malolactic fermentation.
Fermentation
100% barrel fermentation
Barrel
20% new French oak
pH
3
Titratable Acidity (TA)
8.9 g/L
ABV
13
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About this wine
Tasting Notes
Pristine fruit aromas of fresh pears, white fleshed nectarines, and lemon/lime characters with underlying hints of white flowers and wet stone adding to the wonderful purity of fruit. The palate is medium bodied and tightly coiled offering pear puree, white fleshed stone fruits and zesty grapefruit character. The fruit purity is complimented with subtle talcy, textural elements and a quartz-like minerality adding to the structure. The underlying fruit power, and the bracing natural acidity reflect the season, providing drive to the wine and focusing it perfectly to a crisp lingering finish.
Serving Instructions
- Open 30min prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
- Full Bodied White Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
- double or triple cream, lobster, mussels, pasta dishes with fresh vegetables and herbs
Cheese Pairings
- Fresh / Aged Fresh