2022 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

A monumental Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon — profound and age-worthy, with blackcurrant intensity, cedar elegance and the extraordinary structure and complexity that has made Moss Wood one of Australia's most celebrated and collectable Cabernet Sauvignon expressions for over five decades.

This is Australian Cabernet Sauvignon at its absolute pinnacle — 98 points and a Margaret River legend.

98 Points – Wine Pilot | 97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 97 Points – The Review

Margaret River, WA

$155 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Flagship • Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

"A monumental Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon — profound and age-worthy, with blackcurrant intensity, cedar elegance and the extraordinary structure and complexity that has made Moss Wood one of Australia's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous garnet core — dense, vivid and commanding.

Aroma:
Profound and complex with:

• blackcurrant and cassis
• dark cherry and plum
• cedar, cigar box and tobacco leaf
• graphite, dried herbs and subtle floral lift

Classic Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon with extraordinary depth and complexity — the hallmarks of Moss Wood's single-vineyard estate fruit and decades of winemaking mastery.

Palate:
Full-bodied with fine, structured tannins and exceptional balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackcurrant, cassis and dark cherry
• rich, concentrated dark fruit
• cedar, graphite and perfectly integrated oak
• dried herbs, tobacco and earthy complexity
• fine, structured tannins driving extraordinary length and multi-decade aging potential

The wine delivers power with elegance, combining Margaret River's natural affinity for Cabernet Sauvignon, Moss Wood's single-vineyard estate fruit and the extraordinary winemaking precision that defines one of Australia's greatest red wine expressions.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and structured with lingering blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and fine, persistent tannins.

Critical Acclaim

98pts – Wine Pilot

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

97pts – The Review

About Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

Moss Wood is one of Margaret River's founding estates, established in 1969 by Bill Pannell and now owned and operated by Keith and Clare Mugford. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a single block of estate vines and is widely regarded as the benchmark for Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon — a wine of extraordinary consistency, complexity and age-worthiness that has defined the region's potential for world-class Cabernet for over five decades.

It represents:

• single-vineyard estate Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Margaret River's founding and most celebrated producers
• the benchmark for Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon — consistent, profound and age-worthy
• extraordinary complexity, structure and multi-decade cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Margaret River, WA
• Producer: Moss Wood
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2050

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye and prime dry-aged cuts
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Roast beef with jus
• Porcini risotto
• Hard aged cheddar
• Charred vegetables

Why We Love It

This is one of Australia's greatest Cabernet Sauvignon expressions — profound, structured and built to age for decades.
At $155, it delivers multi-publication 97–98-point acclaim and a Cabernet experience that rivals the finest expressions from Bordeaux and Napa Valley.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.