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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet 2019

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet 2019

$59.99

This wine is from the wineries second vineyard called the Ribbon Vale.  This vineyard is slightly higher elevation than the original one with aspects to the South and West.  This makes for longer time for grapes to ripen and a cooler climate. 

This wine is complex with an outstanding elegance.  It pairs fantastically with food but is also subtle enough to drink on it's own.  If you are looking for the perfect pairing a lovely tender rib steak would make this gem of a wine sparkle!

750ml ml
Region:Australia > Margaret River
Vintage:2019
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Winery Tasting Note (2018 Vintage)

Nose: In line with such a good vintage, the first impression is all about berry fruits – blackberry, mulberry and red currant, sitting over the usual Ribbon Vale vineyard stamp which we think of as leather and eucalypt. This is not to say the wine is simple but rather there is a bright, buoyant note to the aromas, as each of the varieties in the blend signal their presence. Long term barrel age has built in tarry characters and a very light touch of toasty oak, ensuring the typical Cabernet Sauvignon complexities.

Palate: Similarly, the fruit flavours reveal themselves, filling the front and mid-palate with lots of berries and dark jubes. A firm structure sits underneath, with acidity that brightens the flavours, plus Ribbon Vale’s dense tannin providing a concentrated platform on the finish. The oak is light touch right at the end."

 

Moss Wood Writeup courtesy of Grant

Planted in 1969, Moss Wood is a founding estate of the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. Grapes were first planted on the estate in 1969 and Keith Mugford took over the estate in 1985. To this day, Moss Wood is considered one of the best growers and winemakers in the wine region, which itself is considered one of the premier wine regions of Australia.

The Estate property was first planted with Cabernet Sauvignon followed by Semillion and Pinot Noir. The Ribbon Vale property was acquired in 2000 is planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines.

Keith and his wife, Clare, have developed the vineyard and utilized their wine-making skill to consistently produce wines of great finesse and lasting capability.  

Kensington Wine Market is privileged to be one of the exclusive purveyors of Moss Wood wine for more than 15 years.

Photo of Moss Wood vineyards from mosswood.com.au

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