Reviews
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Merlot – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2017
This vineyard has been producing some mighty fine merlot of recent years. This is medium bodied with a floral rose petal aroma that is immediately appealing and alluring. The palate is so fine and elegantly balanced with chalky tannins and fine grained oak set off against the sweet succulent fruit. A most stylish wine that will benefit from cellaring.
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2017
Opens on the nose with a powerful chocolaty blackcurrant mix with neat dusty earthy undertones. The palate is rich and supple but with a core of firmish tannin and oak providing ample balance. The natural tannins of this vineyard have been held with restraint to create a very tidy wine.
Read MoreMoss Wood 2014 Pinot Noir – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2017
Shows that Margaret River can make some pretty nifty pinot noir. This is light bodied but with some sustained power and inner palate grunt. Fine bony tannins and acid with light cherry and light raspberry fruit nuances. Has a slightly chewy tannin character with quality oak in support. This is a stylish pinot offering plenty.
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2020
Impressive cabernet from this vineyard. Shows tremendous structure and poise, which is a feature of the wines from Ribbon Vale. Blackcurrant and bay leaf with a little varietal graphite. The palate is still firm, but with excellent fruit weight supported by a core of tannin and oak that effortlessly takes the wine to a long finish.
Read MoreMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2016 Merlot – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2020
The merlot from this vineyard has gone through a remarkable transition in recent years. Intense vineyard and winemaking management has resulted in softer more approachable tannins contributing to a series of excellent wines. Even in quite muscular years like this, the wine shows excellent flesh and suppleness while retaining structure and poise. A classy, expressive wine.
Published: November 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2017 Pinot Noir – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2020
This has a distinct and intense spicy cherry aroma with dried herbs and other floral notes on the nose. The palate is quite angular and tightly coiled with a long penetrating finish. The medium-weight flesh is still quite closed, but will gradually emerge with ageing.
Published: November 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2018 Semillon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2020
A tank-fermented semillon that is consistently one of the best examples of this variety. Designed to capture the spicy freshness while displaying some palate texture in here. Has a trace of fig and fresh cream in the middle palate. Yet the zingy finish of crunchy apple and lemon sets it on its long palate journey. One of the best I can recall.
Published: November 2019
Read MoreMoss Wood 2018 Chardonnay – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
The 2018 Chardonnay is just a bit riper and rounder than typical here, with luscious peach and pineapple flavors. It’s full-bodied, with ample weight and richness, a plush, sexy texture and just enough acidic bite to balance out the finish. It should drink well through 2025 or so.
Read MoreMoss Wood 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Marked by cocoa, mulberry and cassis, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is another terrific vintage for this benchmark Margaret River producer. It’s medium to full-bodied and softly tannic, with silky-dusty notes and hints of raspberries emerging on the lingering finish. Just a wonderfully balanced example of Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing a rare combination of power, opulence, structure and elegance.
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Moss Wood 2017 Amy’s – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Owner Keith Mugford says the 2017 Amy’s “is the closest we come to cheap Cabernet” (the cellar-door price is AU$35). It’s 60% to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance a blend of Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It shows some noticeable herbal shadings and mouthwatering raspberry notes. Medium-bodied and loosely structured, it should be consumed over the next 4-5 years. Early
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