Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2023

Colour and condition:
Medium ruby hue, bright and clear.

Nose:
A lifted bouquet of red fruits - strawberries, cherries and cranberries - sits alongside notes of rose petal, musk and quince. Beneath the primary fruit are the variety’s more complex nuances of earth, mushroom and subtle spice, complemented by light, toasty oak.

Palate:
The wine sits in the medium-bodied spectrum, showing generous strawberry and cherry fruit with a fine thread of plum and rhubarb. There is a lively line of acidity and firm but supple tannins that give balance and length. Subtle clove and cedar notes emerge on the finish, together with a touch of smoky oak. The overall impression is of brightness, poise and drive, without excess weight.

CELLARING

The 2023 Pinot Noir is a bright and charming youngster, and can certainly be enjoyed now for its generous fruit and perfume. However, it has the structure to reward long-term ageing. By 8–10 years it will develop classic bottle complexity, with earthy, mushroom and game notes gradually taking centre stage. Full maturity can be expected at 20 years of age and beyond, for those with the patience and cellar space.

Notes from Moss Wood