XanaduStevens Road Chardonnay
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Chardonnay
Margaret River, Australia
About this product
Dry, Medium Bodied style of ChardonnayMargaret River, Australia
- TypeChardonnay
- Size750mL
- RegionMargaret River
- Current Vintage2020 - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateWestern Australia
- Brand NameXanadu
- Wine MakerGlenn Goodall and Brendan Carr
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
Gold - Royal Adelaide Wine Show.
Vintage 2020
97 points Wine Pilot
Technical side first. The chardonnay from this small vineyard was handpicked and then whole bunch pressed to French oak barriques, of which 27% were new, for wild fermentation. The barrels were stirred regularly over nine months but consistent with Glenn Goodall's approach the wines did not go through malolactic fermentation. This was one of the coolest and smallest Margaret River vintages. But it was also one of the best in terms of quality. There is tremendous power ad palate intensity here with a chalky salted caramel-like palate lifted with a bright minerally acidity. Has a chalky mouth feel with a dry savoury finish. Outstanding wine.
Vintage 2020
97 points Halliday Wine Companion 2022
This wine is pristine, and routinely defined by acid on release. It is soft, pithy and lush (that acid), and it is met by white peach and nectarine, red apple and lime flesh. Brine, cheesecloth and little pockets of pop-rock vibrancy. This is a beautiful wine, but it is even better with some age. The temptation to drink them young however, is overwhelming.
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