Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Botrytis Semillon 375ml 2018

A rich and generous expression of Botrytis, fresh enough to enjoy now or cellar.

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Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Botrytis Semillon 375ml 2018
"100% semillon, hand picked, whole-bunch pressed, only made in some years. Matured for 18 months in seasoned French oak. The fruit has piercing intensity of flavour on the tongue; ginger spice, Italian mountain herbs, white pepper, stone fruit, apple and pear blossom, crunchy sea salt flakes and something else dry and salty in there ... dried kelp perhaps. This is an ever-moving, complex, layered and diaphanous wine of great length. Highly recommended. 375ml bottle." 95 Points, Erin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion 2022

"Delicious, creamy, botrytised semillon with bush honey, dried apricot, liquorice, musk and caramel. Quite Sauternes-like – sweet but certainly not cloying. Perfect with foie gras." 95 Points,  Bob Campbell, The Real Review

"A style of wine you seldom see in WA, let alone in Margaret River. It’s a sweet dessert style wine but it has been made in a way that controls the palate, so it remains deep and sweet yet never becomes cloying. Retains a fresh zingy acidity. Distinctive aromas of orange peel and marmalade, honey and a little butterscotch with a bright lime edge. The flavour builds and builds through the endless palate." 95 Points, RAY JORDAN, RAY JORDAN WINE

Proprietors and winemakers, Clare and Keith Mugford, have established an internationally recognised Margaret River landmark, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Being part of the Langton’s ‘Exceptional’ ranking since 1991 and other internationally respected wine awards, the couple has also proven that other Moss Wood wines, like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Semillons, showcase exceptional quality and longevity.

Producer website: https://www.mosswood.com.au/

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