There is no shortage of quality Chardonnay from the Margaret River region, however this new release from Xanadau is surely one of the best value examples. A winner of Best Commercial White Wine at the 2009 Sydney Royal Wine Show, this wine is available at the great price of $16.90 for a limited time.

"94 Points. Is this the bargain Chardonnay of the year? It’s purity of apple, spice and grapefruit, leesy complexity, backbone of minerality, subtly supporting oak and sensational persistence certainly suggest that. By a case yourself and make your own decision" - Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, May 2009.

"Won the trophy for the best commercial white at Sydney. This is tight and powerful with good palate persistence. About 75 per cent oak and the rest in tank to maintain some fruit characters. In the end, only 10 per cent got new oak. Has great richness with a slight melon and citrus grapefruit character. This is an excellent wine and great current drinking." - Ray Jordan, The West Australian, 23rd July 2009. 

"Pale straw in colour. The nose displays lively citrus and stonefruit characters with underlying hints of apples and straw. Fruit driven and fresh, with oak merely playing a supporting role in the background. The palate is medium to full bodied offering white fleshed stone fruits, honeydew melon and zesty lemony flavours. Less stiring contributes some creamy texture with a lovely talcy/ mineral thread and bright acidity combining to produce a crisp, dry finish" - Notes from Xanadu.