Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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?). — 16 hours ago

with Jim

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Bob McDonald

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

Mark Ryan Winery

Dead Horse Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Cliff Fisher

9.4

Cab Sauv dominant Bordeaux blend from Red Mountain. Minerally red stone fruit on the nose. Very smooth, a little funky in the back — 15 days ago

Ferrari-Carano

Prevail West Face Alexander Valley Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2007

Kurt Krueger

9.1

2007 enjoyed 2025. Smooth dark fruit flavors with a pleasant finish. Very nice. — 24 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 — 25 days ago

Tom, Doug and 3 others liked this

Mark West

California Pinot Noir 2022

Ron

9.1

Goes nicely with chili — a month 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. — a month ago

Ceccherini, Daniel and 21 others liked this

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. — a month ago

Bob, Paul and 5 others liked this

Mark Ryan Winery

The Dissident Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Cliff Fisher

9.5

Classic Bordeaux blend. 76% Cab Sauv/18% Merlot/4% Malbec/1% Cabernet Franc/1% Petit Verdot. Silty and red fruit on the nose. Raspberry, leather, smoky notes. — 15 days ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Wild Eyed Red Mountain Syrah 2023

Cliff Fisher

9.0

Smoky Red Mountain Syrah. Silty on the nose. Blackberry/raspberry, Acidic and astringent. Might be better with longer decanting. — 15 days ago

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. — 2 months ago

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Bob McDonald

@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

Nice one @Bob McDonald …. Still got some bottles in the cellar , I hope ?

Bob McDonald

@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?