Xanadu 'Circa 77' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Margaret River has been home to Xanadu since 1977 and the 'Circa 77' range embodies the family's rich history and ever-growing love for this remarkable piece of Australia, producing wines of quality and drinkability. The Cabernet Sauvignon (89%) for the Xanadu 'Circa 77' blend, comes predominantly from the estate-grown Houghton clone, which provides a balance of fruit-driven flavours, impeccable structure and fine tannins. The remainder of the blend is composed of Cabernet Franc (5%) Merlot (4%) and Petit Verdot (2%). At the winery, a portion of the blend was left for a period of extended maceration on skins followed by a gentle pressing adding plushness and a savoury textural element to the wine. The various batches underwent malolactic conversion in a combination of tank and barrel before 14 months maturation in a selection French oak barriques (20% new). Xanadu 'Circa 77' Cabernet Sauvignon is a polished and opulent red wine, with characteristic aromas of ripe black fruits and subtle spicy, toasty oak that lead to a generous palate of moreish juicy cassis, supple tannins and savoury overtones.
