2021 Moss Wood Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia

Deep brick red hue. An intense array of primary fruit notes, including blueberries, raspberries, redcurrant, mulberry, plum and musk, as well as a touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Cabernet Sauvignon’s classic floral note of violets adds volume. The complexities in the background include cedar, tobacco and tar, the “cigar box” combination, plus some light toasty oak. The theme of the red and dark fruits continues on the palate, brimming with berry flavours. Bright acidity and soft, well-integrated, svelte, almost chocolate-like, tannins. The long finish whispers of star anise.