MOSS WOOD RIBBON VALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 - red

Style : Savoury & DetailedPlanted in 1969, Moss Wood is an important, founding estate of the Margaret River wine region, located in the northern sub–region of Wilyabrup, Western Australia. Clare & Keith Mugford, as winemakers, viticulturalists & proprietors, have been making wine & tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 & 1979, respectively. Their exacting viticulture ensures the production of grapes of excellent quality & they have created a stable of fine wines distinguished by their consistency over each vintage & their ability to age superbly. The Moss Wood & Mugford names are synonymous with uncompromising quality.All the fruit was hand-picked and delivered to the winery, where it was sorted and destemmed. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec were all transferred to small, open tanks, where they were seeded with multiple yeast strains for primary fermentation. Each batch was hand-plunged 3 times per day and temperatures were controlled to 30°C. Time on skins varied slightly but was typically 14 days, after which each batch was pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks.The first we note here is this wine sits very much in the “yummy” category and with its generous young fruit flavours, it is enjoyable now. However, the depth, complexity and structure are such that it will age in the classic Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon fashion. It will take around 15 years to show reasonable development and a further 10 years after that to reach full maturity. Beyond that, it is somewhat difficult to predict but using our early Moss Wood wines as a guide, it should age comfortably for at least 40 years. MOSSWOOD Region :Margaret River, WESTERN AUSTRALIAVariety : Cabernet blendABV: 13.5%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424*We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.