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A recent standout addition, the Ribbonvale Chardonnay is a refined, complex wine with a generous palate supported by fresh acidity and soft tannins.

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Chardonnay 2023 

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Tasting Notes

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Chardonnay 2023

"Restrained and poised, the inviting bouquet shows white flesh stone fruit, lemon pith, roasted cashew and oatmeal nuances, followed by a brilliantly focused palate delivering creamy texture with firm acidity, making it refined and splendidly structured at the same time. Beautifully flowing to an impressively long, sophisticated finish. At its best: 2026 to 2038." 96 Points, SAM KIM, WINE ORBIT

"A recent addition to the Moss Wood portfolio showing the great strides that have been taken in managing the Ribbon Vale vineyard. This is probably the best release yet. It was a superb season and its shows in a wine of elegance and refinement, yet with layered complexity and sophistication. Nice lemon scents yield to more lemon zest flavours with a chalky acidity sustaining the finish. Oak has been beautifully integrated. Mighty impressive wine." 95 Points, Ray Jordan, Ray Jordan Wine

"An opulent and slick expression of Chardonnay, and I do admire a wine that doesn’t stint on flavour. Here we have white mint chocolate, lemon pudding, cedar and spice, peach, cashew and green banana. It’s viscous and rich, but has a fine cut of acidity, melon, peach and toasty savoury oak, the texture is firm and chalky, and the finish is long, with a hazelnut skin grip to close, and some marzipan richness. I reckon this will build and settle with a few more years in bottle, and be better again. Excellent wine." 94+ Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

“This is the third release of the Ribbon Vale Chardonnay, which hails from Wilyabrup, though a cooler location than the MW Chardonnay. Fermentation and maturation was in French oak barriques, 23% new. This is a fine Margaret River Chardonnay. The nose exhibits notes of peaches, apricots and some tropical characters. Hints of mango and a touch of cashew. There is good intensity on the palate and excellent length. Fine balance, good concentration and a persistent finish. Will provide pleasure over the next six to ten years.” 94 Points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

"This young, vibrant 2023 Chardonnay Ribbon Vale offers piercing aromas of grapefruit, nectarine and preserved lemon wrapped in prominent but well-balanced oak. Tangy tutti-frutti flavors follow with impressive focus before nutty barrel fermentation and maturation build through to the finish. It’s too young to drink right now, but it has good potential." 93 Points, ANGUS HUGHSON, VINOUS.COM

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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