Xanadu Wines
Margaret River , Western Australia
Winery Overview
Tucked away in Australia’s south-west corner just 4km from Margaret River’s town centre and an equal distance from the magnificent coastline, Xanadu has a long history of crafting outstanding wines that embody all the region has to offer.
One of the region’s first vineyards established in 1977 by Dr John Lagan, and now one of the country’s most acclaimed wineries, Xanadu is a true reflection of its idyllic setting and poetic namesake. The now 65 hectares of vine on the original estate flourish in the rich, free draining soils of the Margaret River region. In this unique maritime climate, vines enjoy an abundant supply of water sheltered by forests of magnificent marri (gum) trees.
Xanadu has been awarded Australia’s Best Cabernet for the last 7 years, and currently holds the title for Australia’s Best Chardonnay as awarded at the National Wine Show of Australia. That’s not to mention the staggering 110 trophies and 304 gold medals (and counting) accumulated since 2007 including the coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for our 2016 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon.
Creating expressive, regional wines of uncompromising quality, Xanadu takes an intuitive approach to both viticulture and winemaking, holding a deep respect for the vineyards - where true quality begins. It’s the combination of the climate, soils and genetic plant material (Gingin Chardonnay and Houghton Cabernet clones) that by definition contribute to our regional and varietal integrity. Its winemakers see their role as custodians of the vineyards and what each individual site has to offer, guiding the wines through to the bottle, rather than ‘beating them into submission’. Techniques such as whole bunch pressing, wild fermentation, minimal new French oak and lees stirring for their Chardonnay culminate in fruit forward wines where the loudest voice in the glass is the vineyard.
Available in
Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, UK, USA
Seeking Distribution in
Belgium, Russia, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, Vietnam
Winemaker Bio
Originally from Northland in New Zealand, Glenn Goodall first visited Australia on a surfing holiday in 1989. It was during this trip that he began his wine career, working in the vineyard at Cassegrain Wines in Port Macquarie, New South Wales.
A vintage at Domaine La Grave in Bordeaux the following year (1990) cemented Glenn’s passion for wine and he was encouraged to take up studies at a tertiary level. Over 9 years at Cassegrain, Glenn worked his way from the vineyards to the cellar before eventually earning the position of Winemaker. During this time, Glenn completed his Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Oenology at the University of Adelaide (Roseworthy) and gained valuable experience overseas including vintages in South Africa (1992, 1998) at Glen Carlou Vineyards, in New Zealand (1996) at Esk Valley in Hawkes Bay, and at Mac Rostie Wines in California, USA (1997).
When Glenn returned to Australia to settle in Margaret River, he worked in the vineyard at Ashbrook Estate before assisting in establishing Margaret River’s first contract winemaking facility at Harmans Ridge. Glenn eventually found his niche as a winemaker at Xanadu Wines, joining the team in 1999. Several months after the Rathbone family purchased the winery, Glenn took on the role of Senior Winemaker and has been at the helm since the 2006 vintage.
Glenn has an intuitive approach to winemaking, with a deep respect for the vineyard where he believes true quality begins. He recognises that it takes more than one person to make the wines and is proud to lead a great team who share his focus in both the vineyard and the winery.