TASTING NOTES FOR Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2020

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson to garnet with a bright, youthful rim. Concentrated and vibrant in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Intense and complex, showing blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant.
Layered notes of dark chocolate, coffee, liquorice and subtle cedar oak add depth and richness, with a hint of dried herbs and graphite complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, delivering dense dark fruit—blackberry, cassis and plum—wrapped in chocolate and spice.
The palate is richly concentrated yet balanced, with fresh acidity providing lift and precision through the core.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, structured and beautifully composed with concentrated tannins.
The finish is long, taut and persistent, showing dark fruit, cocoa, spice and a fine, gravelly tannin edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Moss Wood Cabernet—powerful, structured and age-worthy.
The low-yielding vintage has produced a wine of intensity and depth, combining richness with precision and long-term cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium steaks, roast lamb, slow-cooked beef or game dishes. Also excellent with hard aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet with serious pedigree.
Rich, structured and built to last—ideal for premium mixed dozens or cellaring for the long haul.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷