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Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 | Margaret River

Name: Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 | Margaret River
Brand: Xanadu
SKU: 9336957001106-2023
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Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is the Champion Wine of Show at the National Wine Show of Australia — the highest accolade on the Australian wine show circuit — and rated the number one red wine in the world at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025 from more than 12,000 wines. Potentially the greatest vintage of Xanadu’s most highly accoladed wine, this sophisticated Margaret River Cabernet offers a dense core of inky berry fruits, fine ripe tannins, and a long, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep red with purple hues — the rich, vivid colour of a Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon from a cool, dry 2023 vintage that offered perfect ripening conditions and allowed the fruit to retain wonderful natural acidity.

Aroma

Dark fruits of the forest, cassis, and black plums with hints of dried herb — the classic, expressive bouquet of a Margaret River Cabernet of the highest order, with the depth and complexity that 14 months in French oak barriques and a meticulous small-batch winemaking approach deliver.

Palate

Full-bodied yet refined and pure — a dense core of inky berry fruits with ripe tannins and a lingering fruit finish of exceptional length and elegance. The number one red wine in the world at the IWSC 2025. In every glass.

Pairs With

A natural partner for prime beef, slow-roasted lamb, aged hard cheeses, and the finest food at the table — the dense berry fruit, fine ripe tannins, and lingering finish make Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon a deeply rewarding and celebratory companion for any occasion that calls for the very best.

Awards & Reviews

🏆 Champion Wine of Show — National Wine Show of Australia (Prime Minister’s Trophy)
🏆 #1 Red Wine in the World — International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025 | 98 Points
🏆 Trophy — Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2024
97 Points — Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
96 Points — Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
95 Points — Tom Kline, Wine Pilot
95 Points — Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast
95 Points — Angus Hughson, Vinous
94 Points — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
93 Points — Huon Hooke, The Real Review

Wine Specifications

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Size: 750mL

Region: Margaret River

ABV: 14%

Vintage: 2023

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Winery & Vintage Info

Winemaking Notes

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot from Margaret River — crushed and destemmed before predominantly small-batch fermentation in a combination of static and open fermenters. Fermentation takes 7–8 days at 24–26°C, with the cap managed using aerative pump-overs and regular hand plunging. After fermentation, 20% of the components underwent extended maceration on skins before very gentle pressing. Malolactic fermentation takes place in a combination of tank and barrel. The wine was matured for 14 months in French oak (40% new barriques) before the blend was assembled and bottled. 14% ABV. pH: 3.44.

Vintage Conditions

The 2023 vintage in Margaret River saw a cool, late start to the growing season, followed by a very dry, mild summer. These conditions offered perfect ripening conditions, allowing the fruit to retain wonderful natural acidity — the foundation of a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional purity, refinement, and the potential to age gracefully for many years to come.