2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Moss Wood
Deep brick red hue. An intense array of primary fruit notes, including blueberries, raspberries, redcurrant, mulberry, plum and musk, as well as a touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Cabernet Sauvignon’s classic floral note of violets adds volume. The complexities in the background include cedar, tobacco and tar, the “cigar box” combination, plus some light toasty oak. The theme of the red and dark fruits continues on the palate, brimming with berry flavours. Bright acidity and soft, well-integrated, svelte, almost chocolate-like, tannins. The long finish whispers of star anise.
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Moss Wood
Deep brick red hue. An intense array of primary fruit notes, including blueberries, raspberries, redcurrant, mulberry, plum and musk, as well as a touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Cabernet Sauvignon’s classic floral note of violets adds volume. The complexities in the background include cedar, tobacco and tar, the “cigar box” combination, plus some light toasty oak. The theme of the red and dark fruits continues on the palate, brimming with berry flavours. Bright acidity and soft, well-integrated, svelte, almost chocolate-like, tannins. The long finish whispers of star anise.
Decanter
Vibrantly perfumed, with rose petal jam and bright red primary fruit fringed with dried eucalypt, sage, sea spray, clove, delicate spices and lightly toasted oak. Impressive fruit weight. Hums with energy. Tannins are ripe, firm, fine, almost silky. Acid is balanced and lifted. Lacks some classic Margaret River Cabernet characters, but is filled with pleasure and life. Elegant and self-assured.
95 Points / Drinking 2024 - 2045
By Cassandra Charlick / August 2024
Vinous
This engaging 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon appeals with its subtlety rather than raw power. Dried herbs, clay and blackcurrant are finely intertwined with French oak. Firm and mid-weight with a strong core, the Wilyabrup gravels emerge in flavor and texture to drive a strong, tension-filled finish. There’s a lovely overall flow and energy. The finish is lovely.
94 Points / Drinking 2030 - 2045
By Angus Hughson / May 2024