Moss Wood Amys Margaret River 2022

Moss Wood Amy's, Margaret River, Western Australia, 2022   

Grapes: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 23%, Malbec 7%, Petit Verdot 7%, hand picked, aged in oak for 18 months (no new oak), bottled unfined

Producer Tasting Notes:

Colour: Deep, brick red; bright condition.

Nose: Dominated by bright aromas of cherry chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, marshmallows and rose. In the back ground there are tarry and cedar notes and toasted oak.

Palate: Carrying over from the nose the blueberries and red currants are immediately apparent. The firm tannin structure is accented nicely by the generosity contributed by the medium-full body of the mid-palate. The acidity has a gentle linearity which pairs nicely with the texture derived from the French Oak. The vibrancy and liveliness of the fruit weight makes this wine very appealing and should be enjoyed while in its youth.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Heaven!  I have yet to meet a more ardent fan of Moss Wood wines than yours truly, and this is another epic Aussie wine which is featured in my 100 Best Australian Wines Report 2025.

Silky, honed, blackberry-soaked and seamless, Amy’s is one of the most incredible Cabernets on earth, and while it embodies the hallowed turf of Margaret River, it also manages to wink at the Médoc and nudge Bolgheri in the ribs, too, such is the class and detail here.  I know the price looks too cheap for it to be a genuinely serious wine, but I can assure you that this is one of the finest value Cabs on planet Earth.

I have been singing about Amy’s for aeons as it represents a glimpse of the glory of the great Moss Wood Grand Vin while packaging a flavour that rewards immediately. There is no need to cellar this wine because it is match fit and ready to perform. Interestingly, this is one of the most structured Amy’s of late on account of the quality of the harvest, but even this doesn’t slow down your enjoyment. It means you must stop at nothing to buy some for your collection. Bright, open and feisty, this is a perfect early-drinking Margaret River Cabernet with just that bit more grunt and depth of field than usual. Electric!"

Awarded 5 Stars, Matthew Jukes

"A beautifully poised and consummately balanced Amys that captures the crunch of red- and blackcurrant fruit and supports it with nicely balanced, high-class, dark chocolate French oak. Bright acidity and fine-grained tannins are neatly resolved, carrying a long finish of undeviating line and length."  Drink 2027-2034

94/100 points, Tyson Stelzer, Top 250 Wines of 2024, October 2024

This wine is for people who enjoy a little more power and structure to their red wines. The Amy’s was made in a youthful fruit-forward style that is very approachable as a young wine. The tannin structure was well-balanced and does not need an extended aging period in bottle.

Food Match: A classic Bordeaux blend from one of Australia’s most regarded wine makers. This wine is intended to be served with the meat course of a meal and would benefit from an hours breathing and or decanting.