Moss Wood Cabernet Merlot 2011
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2011 Ribbon Vale Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers notes of cassis, fresh blackberries and plums with touches of cedar, pencil lead and cloves. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with ripe blackberry and toasty flavors that are supported by medium to firm, grainy tannins and just enough acid to hold it up through the long finish. Drink it now to 2021+.
Moss Wood was established as a specialist, high-quality winery. This was its raison d’être and still provides the motivation for its continued existence. The proprietors of Moss Wood, Clare and Keith Mugford, have been making wine and tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 and 1979, respectively. It is their belief that all decisions made in the vineyard, or at the winery, are based on the effect they will have on the quality of the wine. As a new wine producing area, Margaret River has a short viticultural history, therefore winemakers need to be continually reassessing their soil management practices and the performance of their vines if they are to understand the viticulture of the region and obtain the best results in the vineyard. The Moss Wood and Mugford names are synonymous with uncompromising quality.