2001 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

A magnificent wine, tasted in 2008 and still in great condition with no sign of colour reduction.
Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. Perfumed nose – a sniffers delight – top note of violet followed by cedar and blackcurrant with an exotic spice end note. There is a hint of mint and very faint tea leaf echo. The palate flavours are holding together very well, again no sign of deterioration, just growing complexity in the bottle. Layers of blackcurrant and cedar over a strong spice and white pepper background. Exceptional length and aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews….
There is no doubt the 2001 vintage in Margaret River was outstanding, as even the normal hard to please Keith Mugford is happy to admit. Spotlessly clean this is a gorgeous, silky wine flooded with redcurrant, cassis and blackcurrant fruit in a web of fine tannins. Elegance personified and screwcap guarantees a very long life.
96 points
James Halliday – The Weekend Australian Top 100 2004

It is undeniable – the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon blows away its siblings. The winery’s flagship offering, it spends 22 months in French oak, of which 50% is new, and includes a small percentage of Merlot (5-6%) in the blend. A terrific Margaret River Cabernet, it boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big bouquet of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, vanilla, and spice box. Medium to full-bodied, layered, but subtle, it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and keep for over a decade. 14.5% Alc
92 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate