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Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant 1 hour before serving. Named after the exotic home of Kubla Khan on the Mongolian plateau, Xanadu was established by Irishman Dr John Lagan in 1977. Lagan was a great literature enthusiast and took inspiration from poet Samuel Coleridge’s utopian vision of Xanadu which reminded him of his new homeland. The winery occupies a stunning location in the Margaret River region, close to the coast and with a sunny Mediterranean climate which is ideal for premium winemaking. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this iconic estate wine are sourced from two prime vineyards, Victory Point in Treeton and Rosa Park in the Wallcliffe subregion. There is also a small quantity of Malbec blended in from Xanadu’s Stevens Road vineyard. Once in the winery the fruit is crushed and fermented in small batches to allow maximum control over the final composition of the cuvee. Each batch is matured separately in French oak barrels for 14 months and the best barrels are then selected and blended together prior to bottling. This careful attention to detail and the exceptional terroir creates a powerful and ageworthy Cabernet which is bursting with vibrant blackcurrant, mulberry, dark plum and rose petal notes. On the palate there’s a dark and brooding character with firm tannins, a full body and delicate hints of mint, dried herbs, leather and spice from the oak ageing.
Price: £59.35 from 8wines UK
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