{"product_id":"xanadu-vinework-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-australia","title":"Xanadu Vinework Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep red with ruby hues. Ripe berry fruits, blackcurrants and plums are complimented by subtle spicy oak characters with hints of bay leaf and dried herb. A medium to full-bodied Cabernet with plenty of depth offering blackberries, cassis and a touch of mocha. The pristine fruit and fine tannins combine to produce a very complete wine, distinctly Cabernet with an elegant structure and a wonderful persistence of fruit. Vibrant and perfectly approachable in its youth, this wine will comfortably cellar for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a great summer leading up to vintage, although a rain event about a week or so before the start of harvest lead to some unusually humid conditions (for Margaret River at least). Careful fruit selection in some vineyards was required as a result of the humidity, despite experiencing good weather during the white harvest. The end of the whites saw a bit more rain, which was then followed by fine weather for the rest of March setting up the Cabernets nicely. In summary 2021 was a more challenging season than usual, however the extra work in the vineyard ultimately paid dividends with some wonderfully elegant wines being produced as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe various batches of fruit were crushed and destemmed then fermented predominantly in static fermenters at 26oC for 5 – 7 days, during which the cap was managed using aerative pumping over for 7 days before gentle pressing. The components underwent MLF in tank followed by 14 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barriques (25% new) before the blend was assembled, filtered, and bottled without any fining. The 2021 Xanadu Vinework Cabernet Sauvignon is made from qualifying grapes at a  winery certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50452408205629,"sku":"XA1DCABS21","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/22622-1.jpg?v=1729033642","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/xanadu-vinework-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-australia","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}