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Moss Wood, Ribbon Vale Chardonnay 2022
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Reviewed by: Erin Larkin
The 2022 Ribbon Vale Chardonnay was always going to be like this; a warm year combined with a rich style has produced a wine of characteristic hedonism, with toasted pineapple, apricot square (the sugar dusted ones), yellow daisies, fleshy peach and custard powder. The phenolics that reside on the middle palate through the finish throw a cinnamon-laden fireball across the tongue, leaving a streak of amaro herbs, nutmeg, charred sandalwood and star anise in its wake. There's a lot going on. It's lighter than the Moss Wood estate 2021 Chardonnay tasted beside it but not by much. Frisky. A little edgy. More corners. Composed, though. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
About the Producer
Located in Western Australia's Margaret River appellation, Mousse Forest is one of Australia's leading premium wineries. Since the first vintage in 1973, Mousse Forest has acquired several vineyards in Western Australia and now has six vineyards, each with its own terroir and planted with a single grape. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Semillon are among the grape varieties planted. These vineyards are located in a combination of maritime and Mediterranean climates, with over 1,000mm of precipitation per year and few extreme temperatures in the year, up to 40 degrees, so ripeness and delicacy of the grapes are not an issue. Compared to wineries in South Australia and New South Wales, there is less commercialism here in Western Australia and each winery has a strong individual character, and Mousse Forest is no exception. The winery's philosophy of making only high quality WA wines quickly gained market acceptance within the last thirty years of the winery's existence, and Mousse Forest's wines are now recognised as some of the highest quality in WA.
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