Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot Shaw & Smith “A rather stern cabernet with

“A rather stern cabernet with a tightly wound palate

with aromas of exotic spices

the cedar-vanilla oak is a bit more overt and raw on the finish

Red fruits

Delicate aromas of honeydew

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot Shaw & Smith “A rather stern cabernet withThe Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot is regarded by WA's best Merlot. Like every year the 2017 vintage is exceptional. The nose opens with a lifted display of the dark fruits, especially blackberries and blueberries. There is also a floral note, reminiscent of roses. This follows a similar thread to the nose, where the initial impact is generous blue and back fruits, filling the front and mid palate. It is full bodied and it has a supple feel, with the