Moss Wood

Moss Wood Wilyabrup Pinot Noir 2017, Margaret River Western Australia

A very bright slightly lighter red appearance with red apple, cherry and a youthful pink hued rim. The aromas and flavours tell the main story with fleshy red plum and cherry, red apple and old roses. A cinnamon, cedar and vanilla spice layer speaks to the use of oak - some new, some not so new. Textures on the palate show off a refined and sophisticated expression with fine tannins, a really nice acid line and lengthy varietal finish. Lovely to drink today and through 2022.

94 Points

Moss Wood Wilyabrup Merlot 2017, Margaret River Western Australia

Dark spices and ripe black doris plums, dark cherry, toasty barrel and an inviting earthy charm adding complexity and depth. On the palate - a dry weighty wine with firm tannins and acidity to match. Flavours of dark berries, plums, gravelly soil and dark baking spices of oak follow adding lengthy and structure. A youthful wine still with easily cellar for 3-5 years more. Decant for service in the meantime with best drinking from 2021 through 2026.

93 Points

Moss Wood Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Margaret River Western Australia

Dark berries, licorice, black spices of clove and vanilla, baked red bell-pepper and tobacco aromas lead the bouquet. A complex, dry wine on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose, youthful with plenty of energy and length. Firm tannins from fruit and wood, medium+ acidity and a core of fruit show-off a wine that will continue to harmonise over the coming 2-3 years. Well made with a fine, varietal and violet floral finish. Decant for service through 2021 with best drinking from 2022 through 2026.

94 Points