Description
A lifted and expressive nose showing primary aromas of red fruits - strawberry, raspberry and red cherry - supported by floral notes of rose petal and potpourri. Beneath the fruit lies subtle complexity, with background hints of cedar, mushroom and forest floor. Gentle spice notes of clove and charred oak round out the nose.
The palate is driven by vibrant red fruit flavours - strawberry, cherry and redcurrant - that give the wine a lively and generous presence through the front and mid-palate. There is impressive red fruit density, offering concentration without being sappy or heavy. These characters are layered with savoury notes of dried herbs, mushroom and a hint of forest floor, providing subtle complexity. The texture is supple and velvety, with fine tannins and bright acidity sitting neatly in the background, carrying the wine through to a long, elegant finish.
"Pinot Noir was first planted at Moss Wood in 1973, making it the oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in Margaret River. The first vintage was made in 1977, and the wine has been produced every year since - with the sole exception of 1978, when Margaret River endured its first serious bird attack. The 2024 wine is our 47th release and 46th consecutive, a continuity that has quietly grown into one of the longest-running traditions of Pinot Noir in Australia. Each vintage adds to that story, shaped by the seasons and our ongoing work in the vineyard." - Moss Wood
