Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2023 – Marc Malouf, Wine Worth Writing About

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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2023 – Marc Malouf, Wine Worth Writing About

Rating: Stars

Light straw with a cyan hue and a nose that will make any Savvy B lover grin with pleasure. Aromas of delicate white florals, complex and zesty sherbet-like citrus, orange blossom water, green apple, mangosteen, honeydew and sweet snow peas, spiced with gingerbread, nougat and vanilla-rich oak.

In the mouth it’s rich and juicy, yet tight and zesty with brilliant flavours that echo the nose, along with white peach, nectarine and creme brulee. Crisp acidity drives the fruit long and it seems to glide across the palate with glassy, frictionless ease. The balance between fruit, acid and toasty oak is wonderful. A deep mineral edge crescendos towards a reaching tail and lends a fine sizzle of tannin and a touch of austerity. It finishes dry and refreshing. I’m a sucker  for a good Savvy B, and this is just that. Complete, classy and oh-so smashable!