2009 Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon Blanc
2009/ Margaret River

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Moss Brothers was established by the Moss family in 1984 and is one of the oldest family owned wineries in the Margaret River wine-growing region.

Moss Brothers was established by the Moss family in 1984 and is one of the oldest family owned wineries in the Margaret River wine-growing region.

Vineyard age, terroir, barrel fermentation and a percentage of wild ferment add complexity to this wine elevating it from the no frills fruit dominant wine style to a more complete wine while at the same time providing a sense of place - 8%-10% barrel fermented (in three and four year oak) proportion is added to the final blend. 

Awards/Reviews

• James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 ‘Ripe varietal bouquet, with tropical fruit the central theme, complemented by a suggestion of green nettle; the palate shows lemon, with focused yet gentle acidity providing freshness. Screwcap.
  13% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2012 Date Tasted Feb 10.’
• Silver Margaret River Wines Show 2009

2009 Vintage by Jeff Moss

Vintage is about grapes and wine and these are dependent on the weather and a quick reference to the build up to vintage revealed erratic weather. Spring was drier and cooler than the same period in 2008 and this pattern continued through until our harvest began on 2/03/09.Our vintage was compressed into five short weeks beginning on the 2/03 with Chardonnay and ending after a week’s break on the 15/04 with Grenache.

Once again yields were excellent from the stand point of flavour in whites and both flavour and intensity of colour in the reds and Nav our wine maker was delighted with the ripe luscious fruit delivered to the winery... A wine makers dream comes true.

This vintage, several modifications were made with much more “hands free” movement of fruit through the various processes, in the winery. This reduced labour has resulted in wines with a finer structure than hitherto and marks a significant step up in quality terms.

2009 marks the 61^stvintage since my wine odyssey began. As with Greek mythology we still seek the Golden Fleece however in lieu of this mythical prize we have enjoyed an abundance of Golden Moments. 

Wine Makers Notes

Picked in the cool of the night at an average Baume of 12.0 degrees the fruit was processed cool. The grapes were crushed, pressed, and cold settled and then fermented under controlled conditions. VL3 Yeast was used to inoculate the juice at cool temperatures, which helps enhance the passion fruit and grassy aromas of the wine.  The tanks were lees stirred over two weeks to improve palate weight and richness of the wine.  When fermentation was complete the wine was racked, fined and filtered prior to bottling. 

Tasting Notes

Colour:  Water white with light green hues

Bouquet: Passionfruit and gooseberry aromas with lemon/lime zest and lifted citrus and fruit salad aromas.

Palate:  Consistent with the nose - rich with layers of passionfruit, kiwi fruit, tropical fruit salad and gooseberry flavours.  Rich and persistent with lingering finish demonstrating the style and definition.

Wine maker: Navneet Singh and David Moss

Grape Variety: 100% sauvignon blanc

Soil Type: Laterite gravel loam

Average grape Baume: 12.0

Wine pH: 3.4

Wine TA: 6.8gm/L

Residual sugar: 0.5gm/L

Alcohol: 13.0 % Alc/Vol

Standard drinks: 7.7

Closure: screw cap