Portrait of Glenn Goodall
i. Biography
The Path
Formal training at the University of Adelaide gave Glenn Goodall the framework that now shows up in the work: precision, patience, and a plain respect for process. Since 1999, he has been winemaker at Xanadu Wines, and since 2006 he has served as senior winemaker, a long run that has given his decisions real continuity across the estate’s evolution.
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The Work Today
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay sit at the centre of the work at Xanadu Wines, where Glenn Goodall has spent years shaping the estate’s expression through balance and structure. Since 1999, his imprint has been carried through the Black Label, Steven's Road, and Reserve ranges, each one reflecting the same measured house style developed over time in vineyard and cellar.
Signature
Glenn's signature wines include Black Label, Steven's Road, Reserve, Steven's Road Chardonnay, and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Read together, they point to a style grounded in clarity and structure rather than excess, with the work carrying confidence through restraint.
In Their Words The recognition lands as an external measure of work already done over many years. For Glenn Goodall, the trophy matters not just in the room where it was awarded, but in how it travels through consumers and trade as confirmation of the standard set in the cellar. “It's always been a 'keep it simple' approach in the winery, and to invest plenty of time in the vineyard.” The method is stated plainly: keep the cellar simple, and put time into the vineyard. In Glenn Goodall’s telling, simplicity is a working discipline, one that leaves room for the fruit and the season to carry the weight.
Acclaim
Glenn's honors include Winemaker of the Year (2023) and Prime Ministers Trophy for wine of show at the National Wine Show. The recognition tracks with a career built on consistency, and on standards that hold up both in the cellar and on the show bench.
FAQ
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What is Glenn Goodall's current role?
Glenn Goodall is Winemaker of Xanadu Wines.
Where did Glenn Goodall train or study?
Glenn Goodall trained at University of Adelaide.
What recognition has Glenn Goodall received?
Winemaker of the Year (2023).
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