Moss Wood
G 98
Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Deep crimson.Classical blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar aromas with mocha, hint sage notes. Beautifully balanced and concentrated palate with fresh pure blackcurrant, blackberry, mulberry fruits, fine loose-knit grainy tannins and weil integrated roasted almond, vanilla oak. Builds up cedar firm with an inky long plume. Let it develop for a few years at least. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 2% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot. 2026–2040 Vasse Felix G 98 Tom Cullity 2018 Medium-deep crimson. Fragrant cassis, dark plum, chinotto aromas with herb garden, aniseed notes. Voluminous blackcurrant, dark plum, blackberry fruits, lovely persistent fine chocolaty textures, superb mid- palate density, fresh juicy acidity and plentiful mocha, espresso oak notes. Finishes chocolaty with plentiful sweet dark fruits and attractive mineral length. Lovely concentration, definition and torque. Should last some distance and keep for a while to let the elements further integrate. An impressive landmark vintage. 78% cabernet sauvignon, 17.5% malbec 4.5%, petit verdot. Matured in new (59%) and seasoned French oak for 18 months. 2024–2040 2019 Cullen Vanya Full Moon G 97 Fruit Day Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River – Western Australia Medium deep colour. Fragrant cassis, blackberry vanilla/ roasted walnut aromas with quartz-like notes. Ample pure blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet fruit flavours, fine grainy textures, lovely mid-palate generosity and some black olive/ roasted walnut notes. Builds up gravelly/ claret firm and minerally. Beautifully balanced wine with lovely energy and impact. 13% alc Drink now – 2030+ Forester Estate G 97 Yelverton Reserve Cabernet 2014 Deep crimson. Very classic blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf aromas with developed mocha, espresso notes. Superbly concentrated and supple with deep-set dark berry fruits, fine persistent cedar firm tannins, lovely mid-palate viscosity/density and well integrated roasted chestnut notes. Finishes leafy firm with an inky plume. Probably at its peak, but should hold for many years. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2030
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