Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2022

Description

The 2022 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River is a polished, expressive red that captures the elegance and structure the region is known for. A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon with 8% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, it draws fruit from several key subregions, including Wilyabrup, Wallcliffe, and Yallingup, ensuring both depth and complexity.

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby hue with purple edges. Aromatically, it opens with classic notes of cassis, mulberry, and boysenberry, followed by hints of nori, graphite, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and finely structured, offering flavors of blackcurrant, plum, forest berries, and spice. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance and drive, while the influence of French oak adds layers of toast and subtle vanilla without overshadowing the fruit