Winery - Moss Wood
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Taut red fruit is accented by some moist earth on the palate. The same fruit on the nose is couched in meaty and floral notes. The wine’s quality is obviously good, but its depth and length aren’t quite what they should be.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The palate announced loud and clear what this wine's color and aromas also suggest: There's just too much wood here. This is obviously a well-made wine, one with dry citrus and mineral components, and a surge of citrus on the medium-long finish. The toasty overlay, however, is overdone—without it, this wine would climb easily into the next decile.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The “blend” in the wine’s name refers to the fact that the grapes come from two vineyards: Glenmore (66%) and Montgomery Brothers (34%). Fruit on the nose is very concentrated, borderline syrupy or pruny. Moderate in size; the palate offers black plum and blackberry flavors. Very good, though you’d more likely guess South Australia than Margaret River if you taste it blind. Imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Brambly earth/tree aromas vie with anise/gumdrop ones. Flavors are pleasant—dusty earth, taut cherry—but the palate wants more stuffing. Another panelist found it quite oaky, but I thought it very good.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This 60-30-10 blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot and Cab Franc has fleshy plum, oak and cinnamon aromas. Flavors are much the same, but there’s a hardness—a slight metallic quality, even—to the palate. Imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright and vibrant, this blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot is really direct and fruity, overflowing with black cherries and vanilla. It’s medium bodied, turning slightly dusty on the finish. A lovely wine in many ways, but where’s the complexity?
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
One of the classic names of Margaret River, Moss Wood has turned out a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot that manages to be full bodied and muscular without being brawny. It features fresh cassis, mint and vanilla shadings and a long, slightly dusty finish. Drink now–2018.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
We found a lot to like about this wine, from the passion fruit, mango and ginger aromas to the yellow plum, ginger and wheat flour flavors on the palate. A rich wine, it finishes with toast and a zing of grapefruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Deep black fruit notes on the nose go a little raisiny with air, but there are enough pleasant tree/earth aromas to distract you. On the palate, hickory smoke flavors mesh nicely with sweet fruit; tannins are soft and plush. Finishes medium-long, with juicy berry and cherry flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vibrantly caramelly on the nose, with ripe yellow fruit and floral notes underneath. The palate works the same way—fruit seems nice (in this case, it’s white peach) though fights with toast for top billing. Smooth and oaky on the finish.
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