Best Red Trophy | 98 Points - International Wine & Spirit Competition Champion Wine of Show - 2026 National Wine Show 97 Points - Ray Jordan Xanadu has established itself as one of Margaret River's most consistent and best value wineries. The 2023 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon shone on the world stage when it was judged Best Red (98 Points) at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition. This was also a star performer at the recent 2026 National Wine Show, where it collected trophies for 'Champion Wine Of Show' and 'Red Wine Of Show'. This opens with lifted aromas of dark fruits of the forest, cassis, black plums and a hint of dried herb. A generous, full-bodied Margaret River Cabernet, this still manages to be refined with impressive fruit purity, a dense core of inky berry fruits, ripe tannins and an impressive lingering finish. "Best Red Trophy | 98 Points. Aromas of vibrant blackcurrant, praline and dark chocolate greet the senses. The velvety palate sings with blackcurrant pastille, elderberry, and a hint of sweet spice, leading to a long, juicy, finish enriched by refreshing mineral undertones."- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025. "97 Points. I've tasted some truly wonderful cabernets from Xanadu under this label over many years, but I have to say I've tasted none better than this. It is a simply wonderful example of Margaret River delivered with poise, power, and a certain panache. Captures the vintage well with the power and yet subtle restraint that it's best known for. It's medium to full-bodied but beautifully elegant. With an aroma of classically varietal blackcurrant, dark plums, and a slightly leafy bay leaf sort of character with a trace of minerally oyster shell, leading into a palate that has power and real poise. It's a wine of tremendous brightness and energy. And while it's drinking quite beautifully now, you can guarantee this will cellar for many years. Cellar 20 years. $45"- Ray Jordan, rayjordanwine.com.au. "96 Points. Impresses as soon as it’s poured. Deep, dark garnet yet bright. All the varietal and regional aromas and flavours are neatly entwined, offering youthful fruit flavours and savouriness. Superbly balanced with textural, abundant tannins. Nicely drying with fresh acidity pulling everything to a fine, long finish. One of the best to date. 14% alc. $45. Drink: 2026 - 2040"- Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion. "Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon is to Margaret River wine what Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is to Coonawarra. It’s the affordable Cabernet Sauvignon that cellars like a charm and, indeed, it’s the affordable Margaret River cabernet that has the ability to knock off all comers. Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon did, after all, once win Australia’s most prestigious wine award, the Jimmy Watson Trophy. Every Australian cellar should include Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon and every Australian wine cellar should also include Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon. Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon is that good, and that important. This wine won the Prime Minister’s Trophy for Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 National Wine Show of Australia. This 2023 release of Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon is faultless. I’ve tasted/consumed it a few times and every time I’ve been bowled over by its balance, its flavour, and by its charm. It’s built on flavours of blackcurrant, salted black olives, mint, cedar, raspberry, bay leaves and cream, though pure fruit is the mainstay and everything else is just there to lend a hand. It’s medium in weight, it’s elegant, it feels good in your mouth, and it exudes beauty. You could ask for nothing more. 95 points. Stock up, is my recommendation."- Campbell Mattinson, campbellmattinson.com.
