2020 Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, Xanadu
Margaret River, Australia
Circa 77 wines are Xanadu’s excellent value, everyday drinking wines that are named after the wineries’ inception in 1977. Circa 77 demonstrates not just the lifestyle and natural beauty of Margaret River, but just how special the combination of our pristine maritime climate and ancient soils are in producing wines of vibrancy and personality.
In the glass, this wine exhibits vibrant, characteristic aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blueberries, and dark plums meshed with hints of dry Mediterranean herbs and subtle spicy, toasty oak. The generous palate is packed full of juicy fruits of the forest, cassis and red currant characters. Medium to full-bodied, the fleshy fruits are supported by moreish, supple and ripe tannins. A balanced wine, with a persistent fruit finish with beautiful regional savoury inflections of bay leaf, black olive and liquorice and subtle oak influences.
Whats in the bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot 4%, Petit Verdot 2%
Notable Awards
100 Best Australian Wines, Matthew Jukes, 2024
91 points - Plump cherry, black currant, pencil lead, dried savory herbs and a toasty, chocolaty oak aroma flow to a palate that’s full-figured but with freshness and structure, wound tightly by savory, slightly drying tannins. Typically Margaret River, with polish and power, this finds regional balance between muscle and elegance, and could age several more years. Best buy.
CHRISTINA PICKARD, WINE ENTHUSIAST BUYING GUIDE