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1996 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon, 1996

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A rare opportunity to acquire 12 bottles of a semi-mature vintage of the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia's iconic Moss Wood estate.


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The 1996 Moss Wood Cabernet has ripe mulberry, redcurrant aromas with some violet overtones and hints of earthy, tarry, smoky characters. The palate is supple and fleshy with mulberry, redcurrant, chocolate, coffee bean and smoky oak flavours: it is rich and concentrated with a tight structure and strong, fine though firmish, tannins.

It's a pretty big call, when we say that this is the best wine we've made. Following a copybook growing season which featured plenty of spring rains and no extremes of heat during summer, we rank the vintage overall with 1990 and 1980 and better than 1985 and 1991. In terms of the wine's ripeness, it is better than the 1991 and on a par with 1995. Problems with birds meant that it was not a trouble free vintage. While all varieties were damaged, the cabernet sauvignon was particularly affected. Sorting was necessary to see that the quality of the wines was not diminished. Beautiful autumnal weather with clear sunny days during harvest gave the team at Moss Wood much to be happy about. As this was to be the first Moss Wood Cabernet made in the style of the reserve, the near perfect vintage was regarded as a most propitious sign.



Tasting note: Cabernet lovers looking for a compelling example of this commonly encountered varietal should check out the expensive but profound 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque purple in color, with a striking bouquet of olives, cassis jam, beef blood, minerals, earth, and new wood, this massive, super-concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon should prove to be a great classic from down under. It is oozing with flavor extraction, has high tannin, and cuts a formidable path on the palate. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020. Bravo!

Source: Wine Advocate # 127, Feb 2000
Score: 93

Robert Parker, www.erobertparker.com
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1996 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

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Description

A rare opportunity to acquire 12 bottles of a semi-mature vintage of the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia's iconic Moss Wood estate.


Producer's comments

The 1996 Moss Wood Cabernet has ripe mulberry, redcurrant aromas with some violet overtones and hints of earthy, tarry, smoky characters. The palate is supple and fleshy with mulberry, redcurrant, chocolate, coffee bean and smoky oak flavours: it is rich and concentrated with a tight structure and strong, fine though firmish, tannins.

It's a pretty big call, when we say that this is the best wine we've made. Following a copybook growing season which featured plenty of spring rains and no extremes of heat during summer, we rank the vintage overall with 1990 and 1980 and better than 1985 and 1991. In terms of the wine's ripeness, it is better than the 1991 and on a par with 1995. Problems with birds meant that it was not a trouble free vintage. While all varieties were damaged, the cabernet sauvignon was particularly affected. Sorting was necessary to see that the quality of the wines was not diminished. Beautiful autumnal weather with clear sunny days during harvest gave the team at Moss Wood much to be happy about. As this was to be the first Moss Wood Cabernet made in the style of the reserve, the near perfect vintage was regarded as a most propitious sign.



Tasting note: Cabernet lovers looking for a compelling example of this commonly encountered varietal should check out the expensive but profound 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque purple in color, with a striking bouquet of olives, cassis jam, beef blood, minerals, earth, and new wood, this massive, super-concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon should prove to be a great classic from down under. It is oozing with flavor extraction, has high tannin, and cuts a formidable path on the palate. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020. Bravo!

Source: Wine Advocate # 127, Feb 2000
Score: 93

Robert Parker, www.erobertparker.com
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Item ID:

147392

Name:

1996 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

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12 bottles, 75cl each

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Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

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Australia, South Australia, Coonawarra

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