Moss Wood Amy's 2022

The Amy's cuvée comes from Margaret River, an isolated wine region in the south-west of Western Australia, known for its mild maritime climate. Moss Wood is located in Wilyabrup, in the northern part of the appellation, where cool breezes from the Indian Ocean moderate temperatures and encourage slow ripening of the grapes. The plots on the property and at the neighbouring Ribbon Vale vineyard sit on well-drained gravelly soils suited to Bordeaux grape varieties. This environment combines strong sunshine with well-preserved natural acidity, the hallmark of Margaret River's balanced, streamlined reds.

The grapes are destemmed and then fermented separately in small open-top tanks, with regular pump-overs and temperature control. After around ten days of maceration on the skins, the wines are pressed and aged in French oak barriques before blending and bottling.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum and cherry, alongside hints of violet, tobacco leaf and cedar. Touches of black pepper, clove and dark chocolate complete its complex expression. The palate is supple yet concentrated, built around fine, ripe tannins. Its fresh acidity stretches out the flavours of black fruit and spice, while the lingering, lightly oaked finish retains an elegant tension.

Australia began making wine more than two centuries ago. The result is a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and a deep-rooted knowledge of and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude and a varied portfolio of 65 wine regions across many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country like few others. Australia burst onto export markets in the 1980s and has since offered the whole world vibrant, fruity wines of exceptional value. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the story of Australian wine was dominated by over-concentrated examples of Shiraz, Grenache and red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's high-quality and regional wines, which has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated along the southern ocean fringe, where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, located around the major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries today for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.