The Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the estate-grown Houghton clone, which provides a balance of fruit-driven flavors, impeccable structure, and fine tannins. The vineyard’s ancient granite soils are amongst the oldest on the planet, with an abundance of ironstone gravel. These free-draining soils have low water and nutrient holding capacities, providing the optimum growing conditions to achieve a balance between foliage and fruit, and superb aroma and flavor intensity. The Indian and Southern Oceans meet here, engulfing the vineyards with fresh, sea breezes,
promoting natural balance in the grapes. The vineyard is managed sustainably with a wealth of sustainable strategies, including cover crops, promotion of biodiversity, water management, and sheep grazing to manage weeds.

Situated just over two miles from the magnificent coastline, Xanadu is a true pioneer of the Margaret River region with a long history of producing fresh and vibrant wines. Xanadu was first established by Dr John Lagan, an Irishman, who arrived in Margaret River in 1968 and was inspired by the pioneering spirit of the region. Less than a decade on, Dr Lagan with his wife, Eithne, established one of the region’s earliest vineyards, planting his first vines in 1977. Inspired by the beauty of the setting, he named the property after the mysterious, idyllic paradise in Samuel Coleridge’s poem, Kubla Khan: Xanadu means paradise. True to its poetic namesake, Xanadu is in an idyllic setting, where 65 hectares of vines flourish on the original estate. The Rathbone family purchased the estate in 2005. Winemaker Glenn Goodall joined Xanadu in 1999, his passion and dedication has allowed Xanadu to thrive. With an intuitive approach to winemaking, and a deep respect for the vineyard, which is cultivated sustainably and a member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, he produces wines of distinction that reflect the true characteristics of the Margaret River region. Glenn was awarded Halliday's 'Best Winemaker of the Year Australia 2023’.