2015 Moss Wood Chardonnay 1500ml, Margaret River

A lot of flavour gets stitched into Moss Wood's chardonnay, with the new oak adding to the nose and palate as does the complex creamy leesy notes. No shortage of acidity, which is the main driver that keeps this from being just too big. It stays moreish and savoury.

Planted in 1969 Moss Wood is an important, founding estate of the Margaret River wine region, located in the northern sub–region of Wilyabrup, Western Australia. Clare & Keith Mugford, as winemakers, viticulturalists & proprietors, have been making wine & tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 & 1979, respectively. 

In keeping with such a good season, this wine has much to recommend it.  The colour is light to medium straw, with green tints and the condition is bright.  The nose has significant volume, with ethereal aromas of limes and blossom, sitting over Chardonnay’s riper fruit characters of peaches and nuts.  Lightly toasty oak notes sit in the background, along with subtle cheese and meaty notes.  This complexity follows along the palate, where there are bright lime, peach and roast cashew flavours.  Structure is firm, with high