The 2024 Semillon was grown in one of the hottest, driest and earliest years in Margaret River’s history, and I expected the palate to clearly reflect that. However, as testament to the detailed viticulture at Moss Wood, the wine is certainly ripe, but t displays none of the breadth or broadness that I was perhaps unfairly expecting. This leads with lemon tart and yuzus, cheesecloth and brine; it seems the warmth of the year has blasted the greenness from the characters, as there is neither hide nor hair of the typical jalapeño, coriander or lime to be seen. I like the phenolic grip through the finish, it adds an extra dimension and moves it even further away from the middle of expectation. It’s an interesting wine—and a gourmand wine at that. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.