Xanadu Estate Chardonnay 2015
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Robert
Parker
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The 2016 Xanadu Chardonnay is predominantly Estate grown in the Wallcliffe sub-region, with 80% of the blend being made with fruit sourced from our Stevens Road and Lagan Estate vineyards. The remaining 20% was sourced from a mature Karridale vineyard.
This wine has a pale straw. The bouquet of this elegant, yet striking Chardonnay offers both purity and complexity. Fresh pears, white fleshed stone fruits, and grapefruit lead the charge, followed by the underlying characters of nougat, wafers and oatmeal with the subtle frangipani floral hints in the background. The palate is medium bodied and tightly coiled, again displaying pears, nectarine and tangy citrus flavors. The wine offers a fine boned structure complimented by a lovely creamy mouthfeel derived from lees stirring. Refined yet complex, the intense fruit and racy acidity combine to focus the wine perfectly to a crisp, lingering fruit finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Showing a bit more ripe peach character than the 2016, Xanadu's 2015 Chardonnay is another winner from this consistent producer. Hints of pencil shavings and citrus bring added complexity, while the medium-bodied palate is smooth and silky, coming to a long, lime-driven finish.
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