2020 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon | Margaret River
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. It is a wine destined for even greater things. Extraordinary.
99 Ray Jordan, rayjordan.com.au
99 Points & Runner Up for Wine of the Year Ray Jordan’s
WA Wine Review 2024
For nearly 50 years it has risen to the very highest levels of
Australian red wine, with current winemaker and owner Keith Mugford continuing to take it into the rarefied air shared by Australia’s greatest wines.
Ray Jordan Wine Reviews, Business News 2023.
98 Points Andrew Caillard – The Vintage Journal
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+
97 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a child of the 2020 season, which was warm, early and low yielding, and the wines from the area have been decidedly structural, lushly fruited and powerful. All in all, they are excellent quality across the board, and this wine here is no exception. Dense tannins, layered with pink peppercorn, nori, blood, brine and bay leaf, were quite firm in this vintage, but with knowledge of how this wine ages, this is not a problem in the least. I've given it a conservative drinking window by decades, if stored well. Sealed under screw cap.
Overview:
Margaret River is a region celebrated for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with distinctive character and finesse. This Moss Wood vintage captures the essence of its coastal origins, presenting a wine that is both powerful and refined. Aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, and dark cherries emerge, layered with nuances of eucalyptus, chocolate, and fine leather, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The palate is rich and full-bodied, showcasing a perfect balance of dense fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a vibrant acidity that leads to a long, smooth finish. With its meticulous aging in oak, the wine offers subtle hints of vanilla and spice, adding to its overall complexity and depth. The 2020 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the winery's commitment to excellence, delivering a wine that is both immediately enjoyable and capable of aging gracefully for years to come.
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. It is a wine destined for even greater things. Extraordinary.
99 Ray Jordan, rayjordan.com.au
99 Points & Runner Up for Wine of the Year Ray Jordan’s
WA Wine Review 2024
For nearly 50 years it has risen to the very highest levels of
Australian red wine, with current winemaker and owner Keith Mugford continuing to take it into the rarefied air shared by Australia’s greatest wines.
Ray Jordan Wine Reviews, Business News 2023.
98 Points Andrew Caillard – The Vintage Journal
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+
97 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a child of the 2020 season, which was warm, early and low yielding, and the wines from the area have been decidedly structural, lushly fruited and powerful. All in all, they are excellent quality across the board, and this wine here is no exception. Dense tannins, layered with pink peppercorn, nori, blood, brine and bay leaf, were quite firm in this vintage, but with knowledge of how this wine ages, this is not a problem in the least. I've given it a conservative drinking window by decades, if stored well. Sealed under screw cap.
Overview:
Margaret River is a region celebrated for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with distinctive character and finesse. This Moss Wood vintage captures the essence of its coastal origins, presenting a wine that is both powerful and refined. Aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, and dark cherries emerge, layered with nuances of eucalyptus, chocolate, and fine leather, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The palate is rich and full-bodied, showcasing a perfect balance of dense fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a vibrant acidity that leads to a long, smooth finish. With its meticulous aging in oak, the wine offers subtle hints of vanilla and spice, adding to its overall complexity and depth. The 2020 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the winery's commitment to excellence, delivering a wine that is both immediately enjoyable and capable of aging gracefully for years to come.
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. It is a wine destined for even greater things. Extraordinary.
99 Ray Jordan, rayjordan.com.au
99 Points & Runner Up for Wine of the Year Ray Jordan’s
WA Wine Review 2024
For nearly 50 years it has risen to the very highest levels of
Australian red wine, with current winemaker and owner Keith Mugford continuing to take it into the rarefied air shared by Australia’s greatest wines.
Ray Jordan Wine Reviews, Business News 2023.
98 Points Andrew Caillard – The Vintage Journal
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+
97 Points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a child of the 2020 season, which was warm, early and low yielding, and the wines from the area have been decidedly structural, lushly fruited and powerful. All in all, they are excellent quality across the board, and this wine here is no exception. Dense tannins, layered with pink peppercorn, nori, blood, brine and bay leaf, were quite firm in this vintage, but with knowledge of how this wine ages, this is not a problem in the least. I've given it a conservative drinking window by decades, if stored well. Sealed under screw cap.
Overview:
Margaret River is a region celebrated for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with distinctive character and finesse. This Moss Wood vintage captures the essence of its coastal origins, presenting a wine that is both powerful and refined. Aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, and dark cherries emerge, layered with nuances of eucalyptus, chocolate, and fine leather, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The palate is rich and full-bodied, showcasing a perfect balance of dense fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a vibrant acidity that leads to a long, smooth finish. With its meticulous aging in oak, the wine offers subtle hints of vanilla and spice, adding to its overall complexity and depth. The 2020 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the winery's commitment to excellence, delivering a wine that is both immediately enjoyable and capable of aging gracefully for years to come.
DETAILS
VINTAGE - 2020
VARIETAL - Cabernet Sauvignon
COUNTRY - Australia
REGION - Margaret River, WA
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
