Moss Wood
Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
So much cassis, black currant and rich sweetness. Very atypical for a Margaret River Cabernet - this is more Barossa or McLaren Vale. Less herbaceous than is usual for Margaret River in this warm vintage. A rich medium to full bodied palate with excellent concentration and smooth persistent tannins. My 2nd of 6 and a vintage that will last well beyond 2025 as one well known expert predicted. Should have the next bottle in 2 to 3 years time. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 1% Merlot.
So much cassis, black currant and rich sweetness. Very atypical for a Margaret River Cabernet - this is more Barossa or McLaren Vale. Less herbaceous than is usual for Margaret River in this warm vintage. A rich medium to full bodied palate with excellent concentration and smooth persistent tannins. My 2nd of 6 and a vintage that will last well beyond 2025 as one well known expert predicted. Should have the next bottle in 2 to 3 years time. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 1% Merlot.
Mar 10th, 2024Very complete wine for Moss Wood, and one of Margaret River's superior styles of cabernet; therefore one of the best in Australia; the "old guard" style which is commendable as more Margaret River makers take the "soft and juicy" road of wines eminently drinkable after a year; this has power and backbone; not elegant fruit; more an array of flavours-licorice, black fruit, cassis, tobacco, smidgin of herbs, all very good, oak is below, chunky fruit above; now this wine is permitted some comparison with the Medoc as it has weight; worth AUD 100; of interest alc has dropped to 13.5% from the usual 14.5%; a boost for longer term balance.
Very complete wine for Moss Wood, and one of Margaret River's superior styles of cabernet; therefore one of the best in Australia; the "old guard" style which is commendable as more Margaret River makers take the "soft and juicy" road of wines eminently drinkable after a year; this has power and backbone; not elegant fruit; more an array of flavours-licorice, black fruit, cassis, tobacco, smidgin of herbs, all very good, oak is below, chunky fruit above; now this wine is permitted some comparison with the Medoc as it has weight; worth AUD 100; of interest alc has dropped to 13.5% from the usual 14.5%; a boost for longer term balance.
3 people found it helpfulDec 15th, 2014
Lovely Cab. Very similar to D'Arenberg Cab Coppermibe road. Dark fruit, long finish with silky tannins. Recommended.
Lovely Cab. Very similar to D'Arenberg Cab Coppermibe road. Dark fruit, long finish with silky tannins. Recommended.
May 20th, 2016
Leafy green pepper. Chocolate finish. Good balance.
Leafy green pepper. Chocolate finish. Good balance.
Aug 11th, 2016
