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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

SKU: MWCS202310 UCAU

$149.99

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Pre-arrival - delivery late April - do not miss this opportunity on one of the great vintages of all time

Moss Wood is the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia.

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Critic Scores

99 // Ken Gargett – Winepilot.com

"No doubt many winelovers have been eagerly awaiting this wine, one of the last of Margaret River's big guns from the stunning 2023 vintage. This brilliant Cabernet saw all parcels harvested fermented separately in small open fermenters. Maturation was in French oak barriques, 15% new. The final blend included 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep maroon with a magenta edge, there is such power and finesse in this wine. Balance, length and structure are all world class. A take-me-now-Lord wine if ever there was one. The great 2023 vintage strikes again. Is this the best wine Moss Wood has ever made? It certainly must come very close. The nose reveals aromas of cassis, mulberries, plums, charcuterie, cigar boxes and blackberries. The structure is seamless through to the silkiest of tannins. There is great length and persistence here and the balance is knife-edge. If you doubt me as to the brilliant quality of this wine, please see if you can find a wine from Bordeaux at this price which comes close to this quality. Then we'll talk. This is just a cracker. Thirty years standing on its head. 99 Points."

99 // Ray Jordan

"I’ve been waiting for this wine to be released for some time. I had great expectation that this wonderful vineyard from this exceptional vintage would produce something equally exceptional. Well, guess what? It has. This is such a beautiful example of what Moss Wood cabernet is all about. There’s nothing big and brutish here. This is elegance. This is precision. This is brilliance. High-end florals on the nose with traces of violet, red currant, and then on the palate, that beautiful, restrained suppleness that deceived so many people in the early years of Moss Wood reveals itself, and yet as always, there’s a deep and lingering intensity that persists through to an exceptionally long finish. This is simply stunning. I do not believe there has been a better Moss Wood."

98 // Andrew Caillard MW

"Deep crimson. Intense blackcurrant, espresso, roasted chestnut aromas with hints of black olive/ spice. Inky deep and generously concentrated with ample cassis, black cherry, mocha flavours, superb roasted chestnut/ marzipan notes, and classical fine-grained tannins. Builds up claret/ cedar firm with a lovely pure black currant plume. The oak is still dominant but offset perfectly against the fruit. Give it a few years and this wine will show its exceptional class. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Matured in French oak barriques (15% new). Drink 2029 – 2048+ 14% alc"

98 // Angus Hughson

"The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is extraordinary. Tasted first from barrel, it was a picture of restrained power and nothing has changed with seamless and perfectly composed aromas of cassis and red currant with a gentle lining of dried herb. This is a wine of elegance, pinpoint balance and precision rather than brutish power with firm yet fine tannins beautifully integrated to support a velveteen finish of astounding length. The purity and energy remains unchanged on day 2 which marks this as an Australian classic in the making. Get your hands on it, any way you can."

96 // Gary Walsh

"I’ve not given it much thought to date, because Moss Wood has been a part of my wine life for many decades, but it just occurred to me that it’s quite an unusual and evocative name for a winery. Anyway, if I stretch my memory back, this maybe puts me in mind of the 2005 vintage. I guess that’s one of the good things about having old people review wines, though, admittedly, I still feel quite young. I’m prone to saying “That 2004 is a good wine eh?” to my partner, and she says “I think you mean 2024!”. Oh hell. Blueberry, mulberry, hazelnut and nutmeg, assorted spice, some aniseed and cedar, a floral and tea-like perfume. It’s a quieter release of this wine, less thunder, more finesse, a juicy and nutty character, praline and even a suggestion of red fruits. There’s a fine ferrous grip to tannin, a supple feel to it, all in balance, and the finish is so long and fine. Lovely. It’ll be worth the wait."

Product Details

Red

2023

Cabernet Sauvignon

Moss Wood

Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Friday, May 15, 2026

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Description

"Consistently one of the finest Cabernets in Australia” Wine Advocate

“One of Australia’s greatest Cabernets” Jancis Robinson OBE

"The Moss Wood and Mugford names are synonymous with uncompromising quality. The cabernets are sublime with a global reputation almost without equal." Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review

“Moss Wood is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon producers of the region.” James Halliday

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon stands among Australia’s benchmarks—renowned for its balance, longevity and unmistakable house style. The 2023 vintage is no exception, shaped by a mild, consistent growing season that delivered excellent conditions from start to finish. Above-average winter rainfall replenished soil moisture in the unirrigated vineyards, while a cool, even spring and summer allowed the fruit to ripen steadily, free from extreme heat. Favourable flowering led to healthy yields, with harvest commencing slightly later than usual on 9 April.

The resulting wine captures the hallmark Moss Wood style: beautifully balanced acidity, ripe tannins and impressive depth of flavour. Showing both generosity and precision, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon offers immediate appeal while promising outstanding cellaring potential.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Black Fruits, Cassis, Chocolate, Tobacco

Palate:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Earthy, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

"Consistently one of the finest Cabernets in Australia” Wine Advocate

“One of Australia’s greatest Cabernets” Jancis Robinson OBE

"The Moss Wood and Mugford names are synonymous with uncompromising quality. The cabernets are sublime with a global reputation almost without equal." Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review

“Moss Wood is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon producers of the region.” James Halliday

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon stands among Australia’s benchmarks—renowned for its balance, longevity and unmistakable house style. The 2023 vintage is no exception, shaped by a mild, consistent growing season that delivered excellent conditions from start to finish. Above-average winter rainfall replenished soil moisture in the unirrigated vineyards, while a cool, even spring and summer allowed the fruit to ripen steadily, free from extreme heat. Favourable flowering led to healthy yields, with harvest commencing slightly later than usual on 9 April.

The resulting wine captures the hallmark Moss Wood style: beautifully balanced acidity, ripe tannins and impressive depth of flavour. Showing both generosity and precision, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon offers immediate appeal while promising outstanding cellaring potential.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Black Fruits, Cassis, Chocolate, Tobacco

Palate:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Earthy, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Moss Wood

Moss Wood, planted in 1969, is regarded as one of the best wineries located in the Margaret River wine region. Chief winemaker & viticulturalist Keith Mugford has been making wine at Moss Wood since 1979, and was joined by his wife Clare in 1984. The grapes are of excellent quality and produce Chardonnay, Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon that lives for decades. Dr John Gladstones academic paper of 1966, recommended the region and suggested that the consistent maritime and Mediterranean climate would help to grow the highest quality wine grapes. There are two vineyards here, Moss Wood and Ribbon Vale, with just over 18ha in total. They are both unirrigated, hand pruned and hand-picked, as are the few other local vineyards from whom Moss Wood source fruit. Wines made here include Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

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