Here are the tasting notes for the Moss Wood Chardonnay 2023 from Margaret River, Western Australia — one of the estate’s standout white wines:
🍷 Appearance
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Bright medium straw to pale gold in the glass — clear and vibrant.
👃 Aroma (Nose)
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Primary fruit aromatics of nashi pear, lime, white peach and rock melon dominate early.
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Subtle secondary notes include shortbread biscuit, freshly baked pastry, vanilla bean, caramel and roasted nuts — a hint of oak complexity from barrel fermentation and maturation.
👄 Palate (Taste)
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Intense but fresh and vibrant; the palate shows ripe stone fruit characters carrying through from the bouquet.
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Acidity is firm yet harmonious, balancing richness and giving the wine energy and precision.
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Secondary accents of shortbread, cashew and subtle oak-derived spice add depth without overwhelming the fruit.
🪵 Structure & Finish
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Medium-to-full bodied with fine structure and balanced acidity, allowing both immediate appeal and future cellaring potential.
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The finish is long and seamless, weaving fruit brightness with seamless oak influence.
🍽️ Style & Pairing
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A complex, expressive Margaret River Chardonnay that can be enjoyed now but will also reward cellaring over the next decade as secondary notes like toast, biscuit and butterscotch develop.
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Ideal with seafood, creamy dishes, poultry with beurre blanc, or soft cheeses thanks to its balanced acidity and layered fruit profile.
Summary: The 2023 Moss Wood Chardonnay is a vibrant, richly-textured Margaret River white — ripe stone fruits and citrus zest backed by subtle oak and pastry-like complexity, framed by bright acidity and excellent structure.
