Wine Reviews
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2019 Elsa – John Lewis, Newcastle Herald
The MossWood 2019 RibbonVale Elsa is a harmony of fine fruit and judicious oak. It shines lime green-tinted straw and has passionfruit scents and gooseberry front-palate. The middle shows quince, preserved lemon, honeydew melon and subtle cashew oak and the finish slatey acid. Drinkwith: sushi. Ageing: six years Thanks to…
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Moss Wood 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
A compelling rendition of the variety; the gloriously expressed bouquet shows cassis, dark plum, olive and spicy oak characters with a lovely violet overtone. It’s impressively weighted and dense on the palate, offering terrific fruit intensity and power, while remaining refined and classically structured by fine chalky tannins. Built for…
Read ReviewMoss Wood Ribbon Vale 2019 Elsa – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Exquisitely composed and expressed, the wine shows Granny Smith apple, lemon pith, white flesh nectarine and lime peel characters with a hint of oatmeal complexity. The palate is superbly weighted and concentrated with outstanding definition and purity as well as delicate complexity, brilliantly structured by firm acidity. This is undeniably…
Read ReviewMoss Wood 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Joe Czerwinski, Rober Parker Wine Advocate
Marked by notes of ripe cherries, red-skinned plums and hints of cassis, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was being bottled the day of my visit, so I tasted it from tank. It’s medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. While previous vintages showed more oak influence, this…
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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2019 Elsa – Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Fermented and maturing in one-year-old barrels, the 2019 Elsa Sauvignon Blanc boasts scents of nectarine, vanilla and tangerine. It’s medium-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with more pronounced citrus notes on the lengthy finish. The day I rolled up to Moss Wood, the mobile bottling truck was also there. Having finished the…
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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.…
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Moss 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.
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Moss 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…
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Moss 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…
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Moss 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…
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Moss 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
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Moss 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…
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Moss 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. Issue Date:…
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Moss 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…
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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”. 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…
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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2017 Merlot – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Bottled in mid-August 2019, the 2017 Ribbon Vale Vineyard Merlot is a velvety, medium-bodied wine, with crisp cherry flavors and seductive hints of dark chocolate and mocha. It should drink well for 5-6 years. Maturity: Early Issue Date: 9th Jan 2020
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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
The 2017 Ribbon Vale Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon includes 4% each Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The result is a silky, medium-bodied red with floral, violet-like aromas, raspberry and pomegranate notes and a soft, easy-drinking finish. Maturity: Early Issue Date: 9th Jan 2020
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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
A 75-25 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, the 2018 Ribbon Vale Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is barrel fermented in older oak. Snow pea, nectarine and citrus notes mark the nose of this light to medium-bodied effort, finishing crisp and just a touch greenish with echos of lime zest. Maturity:…
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Moss Wood 2017 Pinot Noir – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
The 2017 Pinot Noir is a 50-50 blend of the two clones planted at Moss Wood: D4V2 and D5. Minty notes accent delicate red fruit on the nose of this light to medium-bodied offering. Silky and fine on the long finish, it should drink well for at least another five…
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Moss Wood 2019 Semillon – Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate Robert Parker
The medium-bodied 2019 Semillon features scents of tinned peas and citrus. With a chalky feel and green-apple notes on the finish, it should only improve for the next 4-5 years, then drink well for another 4-5 years after that, perhaps for even longer. Maturity: Early The Semillon is picked…
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