Margaret River is now one of the world’s premier regions is in large part down to these early innovators, who forged ahead often in the face of considerable scepticism.

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2014 cabernet sauvignon

A firm and assertive cabernet. Blackcurrant, with black-olive edginess on the nose. The palate has a firm spine of tannins and oak holding to a long finish. Has that distinctive vineyard stamp. Needs a little more time but there is no mistaking that this is cabernet through and through. 92/100
Best drinking: Now to 2029.