Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2025

Friends in the West tell me that the final outcome of the 2025 vintage in Margaret River may rival the legendary 2023. Even to be spoken of in those terms suggests that this is another exceptional year. This wine is very much Sauvignon Blanc dominant, 90%, with the remaining 10% Semillon, all sourced from the Ribbon Vale Vineyard. Halfway through fermentation the wine was transferred into French oak barriques, 11% new. Maturation was for a further nine months. The colour is a deep straw/gold with flecks of green. The nose offers an intriguing array of aromas including stone fruits, nettles, citrus and peaches. There is a gorgeous texture here, perhaps the highlight of the wine, with balance, impressive length and persistence, all the while maintaining its intensity. A juicy style, this will drink impressively over the next decade.