The Xanadu Margaret River Chardonnay 2023 boasts a pale straw colour with a subtle green hue. The aroma highlights fresh, crisp pears and tangy grapefruit, accented by delicate hints of frangipani and nuanced notes of flinty barrel fermentation, lending depth and complexity. On the palate, this wine presents as medium-bodied, featuring juicy white nectarines, zesty citrus, and crisp nashi pears. A subtle thread of saline and oyster shell adds a touch of brininess, while the creamy texture, achieved through lees stirring, beautifully balances the vibrant natural acidity of the Gingin clone. This refined yet multifaceted wine finishes with lingering intensity, thanks to its well-harmonised fruit and core acidity.

A contemporary Chardonnay, displaying classic Margaret River hallmarks. The 2023 Xanadu is a wine with great fruit intensity, and while drinking well in its youth it will certainly reward with careful cellaring.

“Its nervy, energising and still finding its groove. It pulses, with vibrant acidity taking the lead over everything, although theres still lemon and grapefruit flavours, spicy oak and superfine gossamer-like nutty lees. In another year, this will be more compelling.”
94 Points – Jane Faulkner, Halliday’s Wine Companion, 7th August 2024