Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Fergal Gleeson, Great Wine Blog
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Fergal Gleeson, Great Wine Blog
Elite Cabernet already showing complexity with blackcurrant, tar, tannins , leather all adding to a satisfying finish. The Ribbon Vale vineyard produces one of the three Moss Wood Cabernets. Ribbon Vale tends to produce a slightly sterner expression than Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon and is generally more suited to cellaring for a few years. Though the 2017 also offers pleasure in the here and now. Moss Wood have just marked 50 years since establishment without making a big fuss. The highly capable Keith and Clare Mugford let the wine do the talking. Strong words softly spoken…