2020 Xanadu Premium Cabernet Sauvignon | Margaret River
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
won the Best Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy at Adelaide in 2022
& has won 11 Gold Medals at major wine shows
Trophy – Best Cabernet Adelaide 2022
Gold – Adelaide 2022
Gold – Queensland 2022
Gold – Perth 2022
Gold – Melbourne 2021
Gold – Melbourne 2022
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2021
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2023
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2021
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2022
Gold – Margaret River 2022
Gold – James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2022
96 Points Ray Jordan
Such a sophisticated cabernet for this price category. Previous vintages have collected gold medals and trophies around the country. The 2020 vintage was superb and it’s on display here with the tightly wound fruit held close with a tannin and fine oak wrap. Bright and elegant with tremendous length. This is a cabernet that needs at least another five years to reveal anything like its best features. Be worth the wait though.
95 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
With 8/3% malbec/petit verdot. Matured for 14 months in French oak (40% new). Perfumed, pure and very pretty. The three 'p's' for success. In the mouth the wine is all that the nose promised, the very fine tannins curve and shape the fruit. Very smart. Tasted alongside wines 3+ times the price of this and it still held its own. The finish is creamy and svelte.
"If 2020 had a calling card, it would be: "1800 tannin 'n fruit." The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is lush and abundant, veritably spilling over with cassis, raspberry, licorice and bramble. The tannins, too, show their 2020 roots in the firm swell of texture in the mouth. It seems a shame to age this, such is the seductive guile of the youthful fruit at this stage, however it will only increase in complexity and spice as it gets older. Choose your player.
Overview
Radiating a deep ruby colour, this wine introduces itself with an aromatic array of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a refreshing touch of mint, layered over elegant whispers of cedar and dark chocolate, a nod to its discerning oak maturation. The taste journey reveals a strong, full-bodied profile, where dense dark fruit flavours meld with smooth tannins and a vibrant touch of acidity, leading to a well-rounded, persistent finish. The 2020 Xanadu Premium Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyard's commitment to excellence, offering a striking balance of intensity and elegance that captures the essence of Margaret River cabernet. Perfect for those who appreciate a wine with depth and the potential for evolution, it is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for future enjoyment.
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
won the Best Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy at Adelaide in 2022
& has won 11 Gold Medals at major wine shows
Trophy – Best Cabernet Adelaide 2022
Gold – Adelaide 2022
Gold – Queensland 2022
Gold – Perth 2022
Gold – Melbourne 2021
Gold – Melbourne 2022
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2021
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2023
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2021
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2022
Gold – Margaret River 2022
Gold – James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2022
96 Points Ray Jordan
Such a sophisticated cabernet for this price category. Previous vintages have collected gold medals and trophies around the country. The 2020 vintage was superb and it’s on display here with the tightly wound fruit held close with a tannin and fine oak wrap. Bright and elegant with tremendous length. This is a cabernet that needs at least another five years to reveal anything like its best features. Be worth the wait though.
95 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
With 8/3% malbec/petit verdot. Matured for 14 months in French oak (40% new). Perfumed, pure and very pretty. The three 'p's' for success. In the mouth the wine is all that the nose promised, the very fine tannins curve and shape the fruit. Very smart. Tasted alongside wines 3+ times the price of this and it still held its own. The finish is creamy and svelte.
"If 2020 had a calling card, it would be: "1800 tannin 'n fruit." The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is lush and abundant, veritably spilling over with cassis, raspberry, licorice and bramble. The tannins, too, show their 2020 roots in the firm swell of texture in the mouth. It seems a shame to age this, such is the seductive guile of the youthful fruit at this stage, however it will only increase in complexity and spice as it gets older. Choose your player.
Overview
Radiating a deep ruby colour, this wine introduces itself with an aromatic array of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a refreshing touch of mint, layered over elegant whispers of cedar and dark chocolate, a nod to its discerning oak maturation. The taste journey reveals a strong, full-bodied profile, where dense dark fruit flavours meld with smooth tannins and a vibrant touch of acidity, leading to a well-rounded, persistent finish. The 2020 Xanadu Premium Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyard's commitment to excellence, offering a striking balance of intensity and elegance that captures the essence of Margaret River cabernet. Perfect for those who appreciate a wine with depth and the potential for evolution, it is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for future enjoyment.
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
won the Best Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy at Adelaide in 2022
& has won 11 Gold Medals at major wine shows
Trophy – Best Cabernet Adelaide 2022
Gold – Adelaide 2022
Gold – Queensland 2022
Gold – Perth 2022
Gold – Melbourne 2021
Gold – Melbourne 2022
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2021
Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2023
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2021
Gold – Wine Show of WA 2022
Gold – Margaret River 2022
Gold – James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2022
96 Points Ray Jordan
Such a sophisticated cabernet for this price category. Previous vintages have collected gold medals and trophies around the country. The 2020 vintage was superb and it’s on display here with the tightly wound fruit held close with a tannin and fine oak wrap. Bright and elegant with tremendous length. This is a cabernet that needs at least another five years to reveal anything like its best features. Be worth the wait though.
95 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
With 8/3% malbec/petit verdot. Matured for 14 months in French oak (40% new). Perfumed, pure and very pretty. The three 'p's' for success. In the mouth the wine is all that the nose promised, the very fine tannins curve and shape the fruit. Very smart. Tasted alongside wines 3+ times the price of this and it still held its own. The finish is creamy and svelte.
"If 2020 had a calling card, it would be: "1800 tannin 'n fruit." The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is lush and abundant, veritably spilling over with cassis, raspberry, licorice and bramble. The tannins, too, show their 2020 roots in the firm swell of texture in the mouth. It seems a shame to age this, such is the seductive guile of the youthful fruit at this stage, however it will only increase in complexity and spice as it gets older. Choose your player.
Overview
Radiating a deep ruby colour, this wine introduces itself with an aromatic array of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a refreshing touch of mint, layered over elegant whispers of cedar and dark chocolate, a nod to its discerning oak maturation. The taste journey reveals a strong, full-bodied profile, where dense dark fruit flavours meld with smooth tannins and a vibrant touch of acidity, leading to a well-rounded, persistent finish. The 2020 Xanadu Premium Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyard's commitment to excellence, offering a striking balance of intensity and elegance that captures the essence of Margaret River cabernet. Perfect for those who appreciate a wine with depth and the potential for evolution, it is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for future enjoyment.
DETAILS
VINTAGE - 2020
VARIETAL - Cabernet Sauvignon
COUNTRY - Australia
REGION - Margaret River, WA
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
