TASTING NOTES FOR Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia 2023

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson red with a dark ruby core, concentrated and beautifully polished in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly perfumed and complex, showing intense blackcurrant, cassis and black cherry with layers of violet, cedar, graphite and espresso notes. Subtle black olive, roasted chestnut and savoury spice nuances add remarkable depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and beautifully structured, delivering concentrated cassis, blackberry and dark cherry fruit with layers of mocha, cedar and fine oak integration. The palate combines power with elegance, showing superb balance, purity and classic Margaret River Cabernet definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine-grained tannins provide exceptional structure and length while maintaining finesse and refinement. The finish is long, poised and persistent with lingering blackcurrant, graphite, cedar and dark chocolate notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon showing concentration, complexity and remarkable balance. Powerful yet elegant, this is a world-class Australian Cabernet built for long-term cellaring and exceptional drinking over many years.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, roast lamb, venison, slow-cooked short ribs and aged hard cheeses. Also superb alongside chargrilled meats and rich winter dishes.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A magnificent release from one of Margaret River’s most iconic producers. Deeply layered, refined and exceptionally structured, this is elite Australian Cabernet Sauvignon delivering pedigree, complexity and outstanding ageing potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷