{"product_id":"2011-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2011 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly acclaimed release from one of Margaret River’s founding estates. Rated 10\/10 by the winery, this flagship blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon with small proportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, delivering concentrated fruit, silky tannins and exceptional balance with long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the difficult reputation of the 2011 vintage in parts of eastern Australia, conditions at Moss Wood in Margaret River were excellent. The estate considers the vintage extremely good and potentially great, with fully ripe fruit, excellent tannin balance and generous concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll grapes were harvested by hand into small buckets, destemmed and transferred to small open fermenters. Fermentation took place with a selected yeast culture at temperatures maintained below 28°C, with each batch hand-plunged up to four times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot remained on skins for 12 days, while the Cabernet Franc received 10 days of skin contact. The parcels were matured in fine French oak barriques before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eDeep brick red; bright condition. Very scented; red fruit aromas of red currant and pomegranate; dark fruit aromas of blueberry and mulberry; floral, ethereal notes of violets, spice, dried herbs and red currant jelly; a background of tar, liquorice, seaweed, earth and cedar.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eImmediate impact of vibrant fruit flavours – red currant, black currant, rich, long and generous; full body; great length and breadth; very silky tannin gives the wine density and concentration but with excellent balance and leaves a smooth texture; soft, tarry oak notes on the finish.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Bob Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003ePerhaps the best young wine I've tasted from Margaret River, this makes a compelling case for the region's Cabernet. Pure cassis fruit is lifted and framed by hints of toasted cedar … The finish lingers, with a supple, dreamy character that speaks to a gentle climate and careful winemaking.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted August 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2015–2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moss Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clare and Keith Mugford\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Franc – 1 March 2011; Cabernet Sauvignon – 15 March 2011; Petit Verdot – 19 March 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.04 tonnes per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaumé:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.4°\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 November 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 May 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014–2041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53732367303019,"sku":"9226165844","price":205.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Moss_Wood_Margaret_River_Cabernet_Sauvignon_750ml_e7529058-bde1-475e-af48-e4888731e542.png?v=1786944812","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2011-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}