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Moss Wood continues its magic – Halina Young – Australian Chinese Times
You know you are in for a treat, when you have an invitation to attend a “private wine Master Class. “At the recent AHA Expo 2016, proprietors and wine maker of Moss Wood wines Clare and Keith Mugford, hosted such a Master Class. Away from the hustle and bustle of the AHA Expo, I took my place in the dignified surrounds one of the small ballrooms at Crown ready to hear from Margaret Rivers Cabernet couple. Keith Mugford, has made wine at Moss Wood since 1979, with 2016 marking his 38th vintage, and for Clare her 32nd vintage. The couple are known for their production of world class Cabernet. Other wines that make up their range include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon, Botrytis Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Cabernet Merlot and Merlot.
Clare Mugford opened the Master Class by giving an overview of Moss Wood and its wine making philosophy. Keith Mugford then took to the stand to lead the invitees (retailers, on premise and wine media) through the 9 wines for tasting. He gave a detailed overview of each wine, from the vintage conditions, wine making techniques, (processing, fermenting, and bottle ageing, to clones used) and comparisons with Bordeaux and Burgundy (for character of the wine) with the Cabernet, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2014, was given a good deal of attention from Keith Mugford. He noted that Pinot Noir producers a range of wines and that it was a very sensitive grape variety – saying that, “you need to start with an open mind, as you never know what you will find in a glass.” I found this particular Pinot Noir to be a beautiful and bright expression of the variety.
When it came to the current release of Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mugford reflected on some past vintages and the style of Cabernets that they had produced. The first thing he noted about this Cabernet was that the techniques used to make this wine, were similar to the techniques used 40 years ago and that Cabernets of 1973, 1974 ( which he had opened and shared with his family) were in really good condition. This is a testament to the wine making and cellaring potential of the Cabernets being produced at Moss Wood. Of recent vintages he shared that 2009 produced Cabernets of complexity , while the 2013 vintage was a cool year which produced very good Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 he went onto say, that, it was a very aromatic wine of blue fruits, with intense flavours and good concentrated tannins, without puckering. It is a wine that will cellar for up to 40 years.
So it was, wine after wine, Keith Mugford gave a deep insight into each of the wines. An insight that gave an “intimate” look at the wines, the wine making and the sheer commitment to producing the best quality wines from Moss Wood. A commitment that Clare and Keith Mugford have to this day, since becoming the owners of Moss Wood – a significant founding winery of Margaret River.
To complete the magical suite of wines on tasting, was the sweet and luscious Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Botrytis Sauvignon Blanc Semillon NV. A taste of citrus, orange blossom, touch of honey and marmalade. Sunshine in a bottle. The wine showed that magic and mastery that comes through with the wines that are produced at Moss Wood. Clare Mugford summed it up when she said, ”we are very lucky to do what we do, we love what we do and we have fun making great wine.”
Let the magic of Moss Wood continue.
Read MoreMoss Wood 2014 Amy’s – Matthew Jukes, The Daily Mail Definitive Christmas Collection 2016 – Part One
The Daily Mail Definitive Christmas Collection 2016 – Part One
I have tasted through thousands of bottles in order to bring you the finest 80 High Street wines of the season. […] I have covered all prices and all wine styles and with value and excellence my only criteria. As always, as soon as this list is published there will be a rush to grab these wines so don’t delay and plan ahead. […] You can be assured that I have pinpointed only truly elite bottles – so follow my advice and you will drink the most delicious wines imaginable during your forthcoming festivities. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Christmas Eve
Red
2014 Moss Wood, Amy’s, Margaret River, Western Australia. In limited supply, this wine comes from one of the most legendary Cabernet Sauvignon producing estates in the world. Amy’s is the ‘affordable’ face of Moss Wood and I drop to my knees in praise of its stunning blackcurrant and cigarbox flavours. Drink this instead of virtually any similarly priced red Bordeaux you can find!
Moss Wood & Vivino 2017 Wine Style Awards
Vivino’s 2017 Wine Style Awards recognize the best wines on the planet in 147 categories, from Argentinian Malbec to Bordeaux Red to Californian Chardonnay and everything in between. This year’s winning wines were determined by Vivino’s community of 21 million users and the millions of wine ratings they’ve submitted over the past year. For each wine style category, we selected the top ten best-rated wines with at least 50 ratings from the past year.
21 million global wine lovers rated Moss Wood one of the world’s best.
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
“Although it is often overshadowed by Australian shiraz, the top Australian cabernet sauvignons are world class. Most are powerfully structured wines with notes of cassis and green tobacco. The most famous Australian regions for cabernet sauvignon are Western Australia’s Margaret River region and South Australia’s Coonawarra region, a cigar-shaped strip of land famous for its reddish clay soil overlaying limestone.” Karen MacNeil
#2 Moss Wood 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Jancis Robinson
Healthy mid crimson. Very classic iodine nose. Open and friendly, with some sweet fruit. Nicely put together – with some cassis notes. Rather dry on the end at the moment.
Serve with food! Drink 2017-2025 – 16+
Read MoreMoss Wood dinner at Lanterne Rooms, Canberra – November 16th, 2016
Clare and Keith are delighted to be returning to Canberra in November to host a dinner at Lanterne Rooms on Wednesday November 16th, 2016.
This event is organised by our ACT distributor with their retailer partner Ainslie Cellars and Lanterne Rooms.
Location
Lanterne Rooms – 3 Blamey Place, Campbell ACT 2612
Date and Time
Wednesday November 16th, 2016 – 6:30pm
Wines to be Served With the Dinner
Moss Wood 2014 Semillon – on arrival
Moss Wood 2014 Chardonnay
Moss Wood 2014 Pinot Noir
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Merlot
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Moss Wood 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Menu
Snapper Ceviche
XO Prawns
Barramundi Masak Lemak
Sweet and sour lamb w/ nam jim dressing
Chicken Peratal – roast spiced chicken w/ caramelised onions
Bakuteh – slow braised beef cheek w/ herbal broth
Roasted green beans w/ housemade oyster sauce
Deconstructed Ras Malai
Price
$130 per person (all inclusive)
Bookings
Please contact directly Lanterne Rooms for bookings:
Lanterne Rooms : Phone: 02 6249 6889 or Email
Lanterne rooms website
Moss Wood dinners in Singapore – November 2nd and 3rd, 2016
Dinner at Lewin Terrace – Wednesday 2nd November, 2016
21 Lewin Terrace Singapore, Singapore 179290
$120 SGD per person – 7pm – Bookings essential.
Please email or call Lewin Terrace to book:
info@lewinterrace.com.sg /+65 6333 9905
See menu and wine list
Dinner at Bread Street – Thursday 3rd November, 2016
2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands,#01-81, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
$129 SGD per person – 7pm – Bookings essential.
Please email or call Bread Street Kitchen to book:
BreadStreetKitchen.Reservations@MarinaBaySands.com /+65 6688 5665
See menu and wine list
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Moss Wood now available for direct delivery in the USA
Moss Wood & Hai Choo Wines and Spirits at Savour Singapore
Our Singapore distributor, Hai Choo Wines & Spirits will be at the Savour tasting this weekend in Singapore.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon and Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2012 Botrytis Semillon will be featured along with other wines in their portfolio.
The Savour event is considered to be one of the world’s best wine and food festivals and we encourage you to visit. Wines will be available to order from Hai Choo.
Location
Bayfront Avenue Next to Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Centre
Hours
9th | Friday, 6 – 11pm
10th | Saturday, 11am – 4pm & 6 – 11pm
11th | Sunday, 11am – 4pm & 6 – 11pm
Margaret River – Moss Wood – Australian Gourmet Traveller – Julian Tompkin
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon – Australia’s Most Collected Wines 2016
Wine Ark Australia’s Most Collected Wine List for 2016 has been released. Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon stays at the 5th rank and the most collected Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia.
Wine Ark’s list is updated every 3 years. Wine Ark mentions that this list of the 50 most collectable wines “has become the go‐to guide on the subject and the results are a clear indication of trends when it comes to cellaring”.
See the full list on Wine Ark Website
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