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Jack West

Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Doug Powers
9.1

Blackberry and faint mulberry aromas and flavors, youthful but showing a little complexity already, longish finish, this is very good. This wine just smells/tastes like Margaret River Cabernet (@Bob McDonald, do you understand what I’m saying here?). — a month ago

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@Doug Powers Yes. I’ve tried a few Xanadu Cabs.

Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Chardonnay 2023

Jonathan Wall
9.0

Very nice Aussie Chard. Medium to high acidity. Citrus, floral, slight vanilla. Low on the butter oak scale. — 2 months ago

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Mark West

California Pinot Noir 2022

Ron
9.1

Goes nicely with chili — 2 months ago

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Ring • Bolt

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Amanda B.
9.4

Joey lansdowne — 10 days ago

Three Finger Jack

East Side RIdge Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Michael
9.0

Quite good for the price. Perfectly fruity / Jammy — a month ago

Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Erin Vickers
9.5

Damian’s favourite, but not all batches feel as strong as the other. Same year though. — 2 months ago

Damian
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Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Bob McDonald
9.6

Margaret River herbaceousness and mint but richer in this excellent vintage with plum and mulberry. This wine is 20 years young and will cellar for another 10 years without a problem. 14% ABV. First planted in 1969. Un-irrigated, Scott Henry trellis. One of the great Moss Woods - up there with 2001. If the Barolo I had yesterday was one of the best reds so far in 2025 this was only a point behind it. — 3 months ago

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@Doug Powers Doug, Moss Wood was founded by Dr Bill Pannell and his wife in 1969 but in 1985 ownership went to Keith Mugford and his wife. The winery is still under the ownership of the Mugfords. The Pannells had a son, Stephen who is a very successful winemaker in his own right.
Andrew Cullimore

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Nice one @Bob McDonald …. Still got some bottles in the cellar , I hope ?
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@Andrew Cullimore Started with a dozen and happy to say I have 4 bottles left. This will be a 30+ year wine. Maybe a bottle every 18 months to 2 years going forward?

Ferrari-Carano

Prevail West Face Alexander Valley Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2021

Mark Mannebach
9.1

Nice combination. Syrah adds some body and smooths the palette. — 7 days ago

Davis Bynum

River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

ESF
9.0

see note from 2018 vintage: not quite as amazing as i recall, but a very solid wine & QPR — 2 months ago

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Voyager Estate

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009

Bob McDonald
9.3

Aromatics of black fruits with a touch of menthol (eucalyptus in these parts). Not as herbaceous as the northern part of Margaret River up In Wilyabrup. Oak is noticeable on the palate initially (even at 16 years). One of the few Cab Merlot blends as their top Cuvée (Cullen is another) in preference to straight Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate ripe black fruits and mulberry. Finishes with fine tannins. HH has a long drinking window on this, up to 2039 which I don’t think many will have the willpower to follow- including me. — 2 months ago

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