2012 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon

Matured for 14 months in French oak of which 40% were new. Opaque black crimson colour with a dark crimson red purple hue. Attractive aromas of blackcurrants and black olives greet the nose followed by some cedary tobacco characters, light bay leaf and spice. Medium bodied with an elegant refined mouthfeel the palate possesses excellent richness with flavours of ripe blackcurrant and dark mulberries dominate over a background of cedary tobacco characters, faint bay leaf and spice. Very fine grained beautifully integrated tannins. Excellent depth with a long blackcurrant, cedary tobacco and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews…
A 89/6/5% blend of cabernet sauvignon, malbec and petit verdot, small batch-fermented with 4 weeks on skins, then 14 months in French barriques (40% new). As expected of Xanadu, a distinguished cabernet with excellent varietal expression portrayed with finesse; the tannin management ex the time on skins has paid major dividends. Drink by 2035.
96 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion