2017 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc matured in French oak of which 15% was new. Impressive midnight black core with a bright dark red hue. Intense cassis and liquorice aromas meld into dusty vanillin cedar, light tobacco and bay leaf notes. Rich cassis, liquorice and mulberry fruits are layered across the medium to full bodied palate with underlying spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and bay leaf characters. Glossy, velvet like tannins have good underlying structure. Excellent depth concluding medium to long on the aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
Very attractive aromas of blue fruit, as well as red cherries and redcurrants with cedary, savory nuances, stones, flowers and woody spices. This is both pristine and full of interest. The palate has elegant style with a fine brand of elegant, long tannin and fresh red-berry flavors. Up there with the finest releases, this is beautifully balanced and very drinkable already, though cellaring will bring further rewards. Best after 2030. Screw cap.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

Marked by notes of ripe cherries, red-skinned plums and hints of cassis, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was being bottled the day of my visit, so I tasted it from tank. It's medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. While previous vintages showed more oak influence, this (and the 2018 and 2019) show a more nuanced touch and barely noticeable cedar and vanilla shadings. Drink 2020-2035.
93-95 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate