Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2020

White Wine from Margaret River, Australia

$65.30

Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2019

ABV: 12.5%

Producer: Moss Wood

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
COLOUR AND CONDITION: Light straw hue, in bright condition.NOSE: This shows a complex aroma profile with a broad spectrum of ripe fruit notes – gooseberries, lychees, guava, passionfruit, preserved lemon, dried peach and ginger.  These combine with nuances of complex technique including fennel, caramel, mushroom, biscuit, cinnamon, gingerbread and a touch of oak.PALATE: The initial impression is tight but generous, rich in fruit weight, with salty notes making a textural contribution, rounding and balancing high acidity. The flavours of lychee, passionfruit, lemon peel, lemon sorbet, lemon meringue pie, Greek yoghurt and Star Anise are long and generous and finishing with crème brulee, Japanese mushroom and just a touch of toasty oak. It is beautifully textured, almost creamy in the mouth, with crisp lemon zest acidity holding it all together with a long lingering, smooth melted butter finish.

Profile:

Aroma: The wine presents a complex bouquet of ripe fruit aromas, including gooseberries, lychees, guava, passionfruit, preserved lemon, dried peach, and a hint of ginger.

Palate: On the palate, it offers a rich texture with flavors of lychee, passionfruit, and lemon peel, balanced by a crisp acidity and subtle salty notes that enhance its mouthfeel.

Finish: The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and tropical fruit notes.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with dishes such as sushi, goat's milk cheese, and other seafood preparations.

What’s In It: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon

How It Was Made:

Fermentation: Handpicked and sorted, each variety is vinified separately.

Aging: The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, with 5% new oak, imparting subtle oak nuances to the wine.

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