Moss Wood Amy’s Cuvée Blanc 2026
- 93
- $46
- Drink by: 2026-2034
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A Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend from Margaret River, I have seen this described as one of the simpler wines in the MW portfolio. I think that might be doing it a disservice. Divisive yes, simple no (and I would suggest that there is nothing wrong with divisive – at the very least, we can expect the wine to be interesting). The blend is 79% Semillon and 21% Sauvignon Blanc with partial fermentation in French oak barriques, after which the wine was given a further three months maturation therein. Unless you are paying a fortune for the absolute best from Graves in Bordeaux, most of this style of wine tends to be early drinking. This one will certainly not only last the distance but should improve over at least the next five to eight years and probably longer. The colour is a deep but shining straw. The nose offers an array of aromas which seem to run the full spectrum. There are hints of pineapple, dried herbs, nettles, passionfruit, citrus and blackcurrant leaves. Even a flick of vanilla. Did I mention divisive? Quite intense, there is power here with focus and serious length. It is definitely one of the very best of this style made in the country.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
