TASTING NOTES FOR Moss Wood Ribbon Vale “Elsa” Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a faint green hue. Bright, youthful and luminous in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and expressive, showing white peach, lemon peel and grapefruit with hints of green apple.
Layered notes of nougat, pastry, vanilla and subtle oak intertwine with floral lift and a delicate oyster shell minerality.

👅 Palate
Rich, textural and beautifully structured, delivering ripe stone fruits—peach, nashi pear and citrus—alongside hints of caramel, custard and lemon drops.
There’s a seamless balance between opulence and freshness, with bright acidity cutting through the creamy mid-palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and mouth-filling with a creamy, lees-influenced texture.
The finish is long and layered, showing saline minerality, citrus zest and subtle spice, with excellent persistence and energy.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated, barrel-influenced Sauvignon Blanc (with a touch of Semillon) in a modern Margaret River / white Bordeaux style.
This is far from typical Savvy—richer, more complex and textural, combining fruit purity, oak influence and minerality with precision and balance.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or pork. Also excellent with richer cheeses and beurre blanc-style sauces.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A standout, next-level Sauvignon Blanc—textural, complex and seriously impressive.
For those who like their whites with richness and class—an absolute must for premium mixed dozens.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷