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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$109.99
One of our favourite wines and wineries. Moss Wood is an iconic winery that helped put Margaret river on the map. This is their flagship wine and an absolutely stellar Cabernet with layers of complexity and character. The 2017 Vintage of Moss Wood's Cabernet is made up of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. All told, this vintage spent 31 months maturing in French oak barrels (25% new) before being bottled.
750 mlWinery Tasting Note
Nose: A classic Cabernet combination of blueberries, violets, and blackberries with tar and cedar notes. The musky, black fruit note also suggests a higher percentage of Petit Verdot this year. There’s also pencil shavings and pomegranate and a very light toasty oak.
Palate: In the traditional Moss Wood style, the first impression here is one of bright, generous blue and black fruit flavours, sitting over concentrated but balanced tannin. It’s the classic vineyard statement. However, there are also some pointers to the 2017 season, with crisp acidity, giving the palate a taut, almost zippy feel. The finish is firm, with a very light touch of toasty oak, mixing with cedar and tar.
Moss Wood Writeup courtesy of Grant
Planted in 1969, Moss Wood is a founding estate of the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. Grapes were first planted on the estate in 1969 and Keith Mugford took over the estate in 1985. To this day, Moss Wood is considered one of the best growers and winemakers in the wine region, which itself is considered one of the premier wine regions of Australia.
The Estate property was first planted with Cabernet Sauvignon followed by Semillion and Pinot Noir. The Ribbon Vale property was acquired in 2000 is planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines.
Keith and his wife, Clare, have developed the vineyard and utilized their wine-making skill to consistently produce wines of great finesse and lasting capability.
Kensington Wine Market is privileged to be one of the exclusive purveyors of Moss Wood wine for more than 15 years.
Photo of Moss Wood vineyards from mosswood.com.au
$159.99
One to collect ! 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc. 91 points Wine Spectator: "Made in a style that demands patience and cellaring, this is taut, firm, dense and sturdy. Not showing much now, but like good Bordeaux, this is built to age. (JL) (7/2017)"
$59.99
This wine is from the wineries second vineyard called the Ribbon Vale. This vineyard is slightly higher elevation than the original one with aspects to the South and West. This makes for longer time for grapes to ripen and a cooler climate.
This wine is complex with an outstanding elegance. It pairs fantastically with food but is also subtle enough to drink on it's own. If you are looking for the perfect pairing a lovely tender rib steak would make this gem of a wine sparkle!
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This Merlot is from Moss Wood's second vineyard called Ribbon Vale. They purchased the vineyard in March of 2000. The vineyard was already in production but it did offer a new challenge for Moss Wood in that they had never worked with Merlot before and it ended up being quite different than the other grapes they were used to. Since then they have focused on vineyard management and the way they produce the wine and it's evolved into something special.
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The Margaret River region is considered one of Australia’s top areas for premium winemaking, and one of the early pioneers from the region has been Moss Wood, founded in 1969. For over four decades, the winery has been run by Clare & Keith Mugford who have pursued a philosophy of showcasing the region’s stunning maritime climate. Their powerful wines - especially their Cabernets - age extremely well and have a cult following in Australia and beyond. This Pinot Noir is no slouch either, showing intense berry notes and a medium body carefully balanced by a bright streak of acidity and a pure, clean finish. On the nose, there are lifted notes of sour cherries, strawberry jam, roses and dried herbs followed by notes of wild berries, cassis and gentle hints of toasty oak and spice. The 2019 Vintage of the Moss Wood Pinot Noir spent 19 months ageing in French oak barrels, with 10% of them being new.
