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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

SKU: MWCA202011 UCAU

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Ripe blueberries and blackberries intertwining harmoniously with indulgent layers of dark chocolate, aromatic coffee, and captivating licorice that elegantly unfold across the mid-palate

Moss Wood is the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. 17% new oak.

Critic Scores

95 // Gary Walsh

"90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. 17% new oak. Red and black fruit, something of an aniseed pastille thing here too, some floral notes, tobacco, cedar, and baking spice. It’s medium-bodied, kind of svelte and evenly weighted, just a little toasty oak, with some black olive and nori savoury elements. the tannin is quiet, and kind of latent, but swish it about in your mouth a bit, and their quality is revealed, especially on the long finish. I think this is going to be a beautiful wine with requisite bottle age, and is likely to rate (even) higher in time."

99 // Ray Jordan

"Another simply sublime edition of this great wine. The volume of fruit was down almost 60% but the small berry influence has added even more intensity and depth, if that is possible with this wine. Interesting point of difference is that the combination is slightly different from previous vintages with 90% cabernet sauvignon, 3% cabernet franc and 7% petit verdot. The petit verdot certainly brings a darker berry influence with slightly firmer tannins. The aromas are a seductively perfumed with a combination of violet and redcurrant with a subtle black olive and mulberry. But the palate, oh the palate, is simply a joy. Smooth graceful lines with fine chalky tannins supply essential definition and support and harmoniously played oak. At the moment it is quite restrained but with age, a treasure trove of delights will be released. It is a wine destined for even greater things. Extraordinary."

98 // Andrew Caillard MW

"Medium deep crimson. Beautiful blackcurrant, wax polish, hint panforte aromas with vanilla notes. Classical Margert River Cabernet with fresh blackcurrant, panforte flavours, fine grainy/ cedary tannins, underlying roasted chestnut oak notes and linear fresh acidity. Finishes firm and tight with a fine plume of tannin. This has lovely weight and balance with the perfect structure for aging. Drink 2026 – 2040+"

Product Details

Red

2020

Cabernet Sauvignon

Moss Wood

Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. 17% new oak.

The 2020 Vintage showed a low-yield than usual, which has resulted in a higher concentration of flavour.

This wine exudes exquisite ripe blueberries and blackberries intertwining harmoniously with indulgent layers of dark chocolate, aromatic coffee and captivating liquorice that elegantly unfold across the mid-palate.

These flavours are supported by a well-structured framework of vibrant acidity and concentrated, well-rounded tannins, resulting in a wine that shines with brilliance, possesses remarkable length and boasts a degree of tautness seen in the greatest iterations of Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon.
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

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. 17% new oak.

The 2020 Vintage showed a low-yield than usual, which has resulted in a higher concentration of flavour.

This wine exudes exquisite ripe blueberries and blackberries intertwining harmoniously with indulgent layers of dark chocolate, aromatic coffee and captivating liquorice that elegantly unfold across the mid-palate.

These flavours are supported by a well-structured framework of vibrant acidity and concentrated, well-rounded tannins, resulting in a wine that shines with brilliance, possesses remarkable length and boasts a degree of tautness seen in the greatest iterations of Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon.

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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