Here’s a tasting profile for the Moss Wood Amy’s Red Blend (often just called Moss Wood Amy’s), 2022 vintage from Margaret River, Western Australia — a classic Bordeaux-style blend from one of the region’s most highly regarded producers:
🍷 Wine Style & Composition
A Bordeaux-inspired red blend predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot components. It’s aged in French oak (typically 18 months), giving a balance of fruit and gentle oak influence.
🍇 Appearance
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Deep ruby to garnet in the glass — clear and vibrant, showing youthful colour.
👃 Aromas (Nose)
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Lifted dark fruit — mulberries, blackcurrants and ripe blackberry notes.
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Spice and pepper — subtle white pepper and savoury spice edges (from Malbec and Petit Verdot).
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Oak-derived hints — cedar, vanilla and earthy/musk-like tones in the background.
The nose combines fruit brightness with savoury and slightly spicy nuances, making it inviting and layered.
👄 Palate (Taste & Texture)
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Rich dark fruit core — juicy blackberry and red currant flavours dominate.
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Balanced acidity and firm tannins — structure is present but not overly aggressive, giving good mid-palate weight and grip.
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Savoury and earthy elements — cedar, bay leaf and gentle pepper spice provide complexity.
The palate is medium-bodied, with a pleasing interplay of fruit richness and savoury structure.
🔚 Finish
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Persistent dark fruits and spice, with tannin and acid providing freshness and length — approachable now but with enough structure to pair well with food.
🍽 Food Pairing Suggestions
Suited to grilled or roast red meats, lamb dishes, hearty stews, BBQ beef or aged cheeses — flavours that complement the wine’s dark fruit and savoury profile.
🍷 Style Summary
2022 Amy’s is a youthful, fruit-forward yet structured red, offering classic Margaret River Cabernet blend character — juicy dark fruit, spice and cedar complexity, balanced by firm tannins and clean acidity.
