TASTING NOTES FOR Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep garnet to crimson. Bright and youthful with a refined, polished hue.

👃 Aromas
Highly perfumed and complex, showing cassis, blackcurrant and red berry fruits.
Layered notes of violet, rose petal, dried herbs, sage and subtle eucalypt sit alongside hints of clove, cedar, graphite and lightly toasted oak.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied yet powerful, delivering blackcurrant, mulberry and dark cherry with underlying red fruit freshness.
There’s impressive energy and balance, with a seamless integration of fruit, spice and fine oak. The wine shows both elegance and depth, with a cool vintage profile.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure without heaviness.
The finish is long and focused, with chalky tannin grip, lingering dark fruit, spice and a subtle savoury graphite edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined, medium-bodied Margaret River Cabernet—perfumed, structured and beautifully balanced.
Leans toward elegance and precision rather than sheer power, with excellent ageing potential over 10–20 years.

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

🥂 BBD Verdict
A benchmark Australian Cabernet—elegant, detailed and built to age.
This is premium Margaret River at its finest and a standout for top-end mixed dozens.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷