April 22, 2008
Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007 ($57)
WTF I hear you cry - a wine review? Better late than never I say (probably a little too often to be honest) but now that AHW is back online, expect more regular updates and content.
One of the first 2007 Margaret River cabs off the rank, this has set a cracking pace for the others to follow. Compared to the longer, cooler ‘06 vintage, the shorter and warmer ‘07 vintage should produce more fruit-driven chardies that I suspect will look better on release, but not live as long as those from the previous vintage.
Enticing and youthful aromas of cashew, nectarine and panacotta on the nose. The tightly structured and elegantly textured palate combines nectarine, stonefruit, apple and creme brulee flavours that finishes in a length, subsiding finish with plenty of nutty complexity. Not quite as poweful and broodingly acidic as the ‘06, but a serious wine of excellent focus and texture. 18. www.mosswood.com.au
Hey there,
I also love a bit of poker and don’t mind plugging the odd wine, especially when the winery belongs to my brother-in-law. So if you ever head down to MR make sure you drop into Brown Hill Estate on Rosa Brook road. Nathan (my b-in-law) is the head winemaker there and makes an awesome drop (http://www.brownhillestate.com.au/). So give it a whirl and let me know, or your faithfull readers what you think.
Cheers
Andrew
Comment by Andrew — August 19, 2008 @ 1:27 pm