Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s
Wine Facts
| Harvested: | Cabernet Sauvignon 27/03/2014 Malbec 07/03/2014 Merlot 07/03/2014 Petit Verdot 27/03/2014 |
| Bottled: | 06/08/2015 |
| Released: | 18/08/2015 |
| Baume: | Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5 Malbec 13.6 Merlot 13.9 Petit Verdot 13.8 |
| Alcohol: | 14.00% |
| Vintage Rating: | 10/10 |
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Tasting Notes
Colour and condition: youthful deep, plum red hue; bright condition.
Nose: a classic young Cabernet nose, with lively and fragrant aromas of black and red currants and satsuma plums. It has a complex back ground displaying white pepper spice, earth and tar and some very soft oak notes. The longer it spends in the glass, the more intense it becomes.
Palate: the young Cabernet theme continues with a mouthfeel that is full bodied and generous, with concentrated black fruit flavours, sitting over a firm but balanced structure of acidity and tannins. It combines great length and an appealing juiciness for satisfying early drinking.
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Jane MacQuitty, The Times
Magic Margaret River is the jewel in Western Australia’s crown, and its finest wines are elegant, bordeaux-aping cabernet sauvignons. So, go on, splash out on Amy’s fantastic 2014, with its seductive floral, plum, cassis and liquorice spice.
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Michael Pikarkus – michaelpinkuswinereview.com
A blend of Cab Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot that is just layered with aromas and flavours: mocha, licorice, black cherry, vanilla, along with touches of smoky and cedary notes on the finish. Rating: *** ½+
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Matthew Jukes, The Daily Mail Definitive Christmas Collection 2016 – Part One
In limited supply, this wine comes from one of the most legendary Cabernet Sauvignon producing estates in the world. Amy’s is the ‘affordable’ face of Moss Wood and I drop to my knees in praise of its stunning blackcurrant and cigarbox flavours. Drink this instead of virtually any similarly priced red Bordeaux you can find! …
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Maryann Worobiec – Wine Spectator
Touches of cream soda and red licorice add some appeal to the medley of strawberry and cherry flavors, with supple tannins and lingering spice notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. 88 Points.
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Jancis Robinson – jancisrobinson.com
Wilyabrup on the front label – in small letters. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec grown in the Glenmore vineyard. Mid crimson. Rather young and callow on the nose. Marked acidity on the end. Still very youthful. 16
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – James Suckling – jamessuckling.com
Attractive blueberry fruits, cassis and red cherry too. A flinty graphite-like edge and subtle oak spice. Superb palate texture that’s flawless, long and silky; blueberry fruit flavors run on velvety, fresh tannins, with blackberry to close. Drink now and for 6+ years.
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Bob Campbell MW – bobcampbell.nz
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. A fine, elegant red with dark berry, wood smoke and cedar flavours. Quite tight and youthful, with a strong oak influence. Clear potential for bottle development. Drink 2016 to 2022
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Chris Shanahan – Canberra Times – March 2016
Could there be a juicier, more seductive cabernet blend? I doubt it. Moss Wood puts a friendly, smiling face on what can be an austere blend. Led by cabernet sauvignon, Amy’s beguiles with its joyous, sweet, berry-laden aroma. The fleshy, deep palate reflects this vibrant fruitiness. However, serious, grippy tannins…
Moss Wood 2014 Amy’s – John Fordham – Sunday Telegraph, Sydney
MOSS Wood is a Margaret River high-flyer whose wines enjoy exalted status thanks to the creative genius of owner-winemaker Keith Mugford. While the 2012 Moss Wood Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon is his crowning glory, the extremely affordable 2014 Moss Wood Amy’s, a Bordeaux styled blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec and…
Cellaring Notes
This is a well-balanced and flavoursome young wine, enjoyable now, especially with full flavoured meat dishes. However, it has the structure to be aged for the short term, up to 5 years.