Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Merlot – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

This is a modern old-world take on sauvignon blanc. There’s multiple yeast use in the fermentation and a little oak adding complexity and adding to the interest on the palate. I has about 10 months in oak before bottling, with just a light fining. It’s atypical of Aussie savvies and…

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

This is a modern old-world take on sauvignon blanc. There’s multiple yeast use in the fermentation and a little oak adding complexity and adding to the interest on the palate. I has about 10 months in oak before bottling, with just a light fining. It’s atypical of Aussie savvies and…

Moss Wood 2019 Pinot Noir – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

Moss Wood was one of the first in Margaret River to makes a pinot noir – that was the famous 1981 vintage. This is an example of how the cooler vintages can work in favour of these varieties. Aromas of cherry with a mix of dried herbs and the faintest…

Moss Wood 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

As I suspected in anticipation, a great wine from a great vintage. This is as close to perfection as it gets from one of the great estates of Margaret River. Classical, medium weight in that understated Moss Wood way. Perfectly integrated oak  and fine chalky tannins for support. Leafy cabernet…

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2020 Elsa – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

This is a modern old-world take on sauvignon blanc. There’s multiple yeast use in the fermentation and a little oak adding complexity and adding to the interest on the palate. It has about 10 months in oak before bottling, with just a light fining. It’s atypical of Aussie savvies and…

Moss Wood 2021 Semillon – Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2022

This wine always has me tearing my hair out – because when you taste it you keep asking why  more don’t make a straight varietal Semillon in this pure and pristine style. Delicious with almost sweet primary characters balanced by a crisp powdery acidity. The palate is bright and lively…

Moss Wood 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon – Erin Larkin, tastingbook.com

Here is barnyard. Steed, dried straw, leather, spice. Sunshine at dawn and dew on the grass. This inspires and enlightens, and, by F, it’s good. Length. Persistence. Endurance. Wow. Published November, 2021   1990 MW Cab Sauv – Erin Larkin – November 2021

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Merlot – Ray Jordan – Lucky Sip One of His 2021 Top 10 Wines

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Merlot – Mike Bennie, WAGFG Wine Awards 2021 – TOP 25!

WAGFG Awards, 2021 – Brilliant red shining a light on merlot outside monochromatic, plush, plummy styles. Sappy cassis, tomato leaf, raspberry and bay leaf all in play. And though it has medium weight, it feels ultra-savoury, and is cinched with fine, lacy tannins instead of losing form and softening. An…

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Merlot – Fergal Gleeson, Great Wine Blog

Moss Wood makes a serious Merlot. One of Australia’s best in fact. Merlot in this country is usually the minor party in a Cabernet blend or if a single varietal it’s usually a ‘Tale of Yellowtail’ (a mass produced red aimed at novice drinkers). The Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot…

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Merlot – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

This fresh, mid-weight merlot has good purity, with red plum and mulberry aromas and flavors. The crisp tannins are precisely cut and deliver vibrant res-plum flavours. Give this a year or two. Try from 2024. Screwcap.  

Moss Wood 2020 Semillon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

A very fresh, lemony nose and palate here. This is pure semillon that strikes a sweet spot of ripeness. Holds so fresh on the palate thanks to zesty acidity. Gently layered finish. Drink or hold. Screwcap  

Moss Wood 2019 Amy’s – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

Perfumed notes of wild raspberries, fresh plums, violets, lemon peel, black pepper, sage and star anise. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and silky tannins. Vibrant and savory with a delicious finish. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. Drink now. Screw Cap.  

Moss Wood 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

Fragrant nose of lavender, blackberry leaves, blackcurrants, cloves, vanilla and mint chocolate. It’s full bodied with firm, seamless tannins and vibrant acidity. Excellent structure and balance. Delicious already, but excellent cellaring potential. Drink or hold. Screwcap.  

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

“A rich and concentrated, single-vineyard cabernet that has aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with cedary overtones, as well as dark-leaf roasting herbs. The palate is subtly creamy and has a sleek, fine-grained tannin feel. This has impressive depth and purity with intense red and dark berries holding long. Drink or…

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – Erin Larkin, Top 10 Great Reds, Halliday Wine Companion

“We live in hallowed times: the ’18 cabernets from Margaret River are being released into the wild… there’s never been a better time to be alive. Concentrated, fine, pedigree cabernet explosive, low-down torque that drags the flavors of the palate into the interminably long finish. Epic. Will live as long…

Moss Wood 2018 Pinot Noir – Justin Keay, TheBuyer.net

Light and well balanced, this is a fruit-driven wine with predominantly red fruit and a surprisingly rich middle palate supported by good oak and balanced tannins. Very distinctive Margaret River Pinot. Published April 2021

Moss Wood 2020 Semillon – Justin Keay, TheBuyer.net

The first wine I’ve tasted produced anywhere from that fateful year is actually a real cracker, with a light almost ethereal nose and palate which widens a few hours after opening to reveal green apple, pear and sherbet flavours. Very young obviously but the potential for real development here is…

Moss Wood 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – Justin Keay, TheBuyer.net

Still very young, this is a remarkably layered and complex Cab, with red and dark berry flavours supported by soft oak and warm tannins. Very dark coloured and (. . .) well priced for such sophistication. Published April 2021

Moss Wood 2019 Amy’s – Justin Keay, TheBuyer.net

Baby sister to Moss Wood’s iconic Cabernet, this has been dubbed “Australia’s best value red” and you can taste why immediately: dry, deep dark cassis, great wood integration and long palate persistence make this a steal (. . .). Published April 2021