Moss Wood Chardonnay 2020

White
Margaret River, Australia
7.8
WineSaint

Nectarine and baked citrus dominate, backed by prominent toasty oak that hasn't yet settled. The palate shows power but lacks integration. Fruit and wood still finding their balance. Chalky acidity cuts through the richness, providing necessary tension on a clean but somewhat disjointed finish. Needs three to five years for the elements to harmonize.

nectarinebaked citrustoasty oakchalk
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Moss Wood

One of Margaret River's founding estates, Moss Wood has been making benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Wilyabrup since the early 1970s, with the Ribbon Vale vineyard adding a second distinct voice to the range.