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The Moss Wood property, at Wilyabrup in Margaret River, was purchased by Dr Bill and Sandra Pannell in 1969. A nursery of cabernet sauvignon was planted in the same year, before the establishment of the original vineyard (now known as the “Old Block) in 1970. It is one of the choicest and most beautiful vineyard sites in Australia. When the first vintage took place in 1973, only 250 dozen bottles of wine were made. In 1978 Keith Mugford, a young Roseworthy winemaking graduate joined Moss Wood as a winemaker. By 1985 Keith and his new wife, Clare had assumed full ownership. Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon, with its distinct character and voice of place, has since become one of Australia’s most fabled wines with a huge reputation for aging gracefully in the cellar. The premier wine from the Ribbon Vale property. Fruit flavours of berries and earthy notes - full body - firm tannins and soft oak
The Moss Wood property, at Wilyabrup in Margaret River, was purchased by Dr Bill and Sandra Pannell in 1969. A nursery of cabernet sauvignon was planted in the same year, before the establishment of the original vineyard (now known as the “Old Block) in 1970. It is one of the choicest and most beautiful vineyard sites in Australia. When the first vintage took place in 1973, only 250 dozen bottles of wine were made. In 1978 Keith Mugford, a young Roseworthy winemaking graduate joined Moss Wood as a winemaker. By 1985 Keith and his new wife, Clare had assumed full ownership. Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon, with its distinct character and voice of place, has since become one of Australia’s most fabled wines with a huge reputation for aging gracefully in the cellar. The premier wine from the Ribbon Vale property. Fruit flavours of berries and earthy notes - full body - firm tannins and soft oak
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The impact of the long, mild season is evident on the nose. The classic Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon notes of red currant and tar are brightened by scented mulberry and violet notes. That said, this wine also displays the complex earth and leather notes we see in the cooler years. There is also just a light touch of spicy oak to round things out.
It is here, in particular, where we see the progress we have been making with this vineyard although we can’t claim it all. The high-quality vintage must take at least some of the credit. The classic Ribbon Vale structure is still evident and it has a solid tannin structure. However, the blue and red fruits give a generous mouthfeel, dare we say even an almost Moss Wood-like balance and smoothness. There is good length and the flavours run all the way to the end where the oak rounds things out nicely.
