This is a wine that shows good structure and plenty of complexity with some Cabernet austerity. Black olives and black fruits show admirable concentration with very fine tannins and some serious length rounding out the package. This needs time and while it could be drunk now it will be much better given some time, which should allow a little more generosity to emerge. It is the polar opposite to the Merlot – drink that while waiting for this Cabernet to come into its own.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
- 92 points
- Bottle price: $70
- Drink: 2025 - 2032
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Reviewer:
Ken Gargett
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