Reviews
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2016 Merlot – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
Serious merlot out of Margaret River.
It’s firm. It’s solid. It’s substantial. This is merlot for the cellar; there’s nothing chummy-yummy drink-now about it. It tastes of blackcurrant, cedarwood, bay leaves and chocolate, the tannin then gravely and studded with peppercorns. Length, it has plenty. Fruit, same. And tannin, wow, this is spread with the good stuff. It’s a wine for the long haul.
Read MoreMoss Wood 2016 Pinot Noir – James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au
I have never been an admirer of Moss Wood’s Pinot Noir, mainly because of the lack of varietal character when grown in Margaret River. However, I must bow and acknowledge that this is among the best yet with its delicately pitched small red fruits set in a gently but persistently savoury backdrop. I know its admirers will cellar all or some of the wine, but I would drink it now while those red fruits still shine.
Published 01 April 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ray Jordan, “Heavenly Cabernet” The Weekend Australian Magazine
. . . the latest Moss Wood 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is as close as can be to the greatest yet in this distinguished line. From the first sniff to the last lick of the lips you will be captivated by its engaging expression of cabernet. Vibrancy, purity and energy burst from the perfectly formed palate.
A stunning Moss Wood that captures the elements of this vintage perfectly. It’s a lighter vintage and so beautifully elegant. Perfumed violets and blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is more towards medium bodied but there is power and intensity here as it extends effortlessly to a very long finish. Shows why this small estate is one of Australia’s greatest.
(Best drinking now to 2044)
Published: June 29th, 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2016 Merlot – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
An impressive merlot with violets, plums and mulberries on the nose. It leads to a gently grainy palate, which really encapsulates the deep flavors that rest in a supple, approachable structure. Job done. Drink now or hold.
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Very complex, fresh and convincingly vibrant blend with a lime and lemon-cream core of fruit on the palate, as well as green-mango notes. Great depth and elegance. Drink or hold.
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
A very striking wine for the sense of freshness and direct, detailed fruit character on offer. The palate has such delicious red and dark berries with blueberries and nuances of spiced chocolate. The tannins are fine, fresh and detailed. Drink or hold.
Published: June 26, 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2017 Pinot Noir – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Quite ripe pinot here with red-plum, dried-berry and brown-tea aromas, leading to a palate that has assertive acidity and light, ripe cherries. Plummier towards the finish.
Published: 11 May, 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
This is a fragrant and fresh Moss Wood with sage and bay leaf aromas, laced through red plums, cherries and redcurrants. The oak registers in a cedary and spiced-chocolate layer and is well integrated. The palate casts a long, sleek shape with quite assertive tannins, carrying fresh and concentrated red plums and cherries in an integrated style. A blend of 91% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc.
Published: June 26, 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2018 Semillon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Attractive, fresh lemon-sherbet aromas with a gently grassy edge that leads into a supple, smooth-honed palate that delivers a long, fluid and assertively long finish. Drink or hold.
Published: June 26, 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Ralph Kyte-Powell, goodfood.com.au
A young SBS blend showing nicely integrated barrel influence enhancing citrus, pineapple and herbal fruit aromas. In the mouth it’s richly flavoured yet very dry, with a tight backbone of acidity and a long, savoury finish. Margaret River with a slight French accent.
Published: June 17th, 2019
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