2007 Moses Rock Shiraz Cabernet

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Moses Rock
Cabernet Shiraz
2006 / Margaret River

Discover why Moses Rock Cabernet Shiraz is one of Moss Brothers’ much loved reds.  Made with the careful approach that Moss Brothers have to all their wines Moses Rock Cabernet Shiraz beautifully blends these two important varieties.

Moses Rock lies on the coast 5km west of Moss Brothers.  Long time local residents claim Moses was a black stallion (circa 1920) who, with a small group of mares, roamed the bushland along the coast and in particular the area adjacent to the granite outcrop known as Moses Rock.

2006 Vintage by Jeff Moss

Spring was mild and relatively free from the usual storms that buffet the Margaret River Region. From the out set temperatures were down on average. This resulted in some varieties especially Merlot, setting a quite poor crop.

Rainfall through the growing season was regular and as summer approached above average with temperatures continuing well below the norm.

Veraison reflected the cool season occurring up to three weeks late - as an example with Semillon veraison occurred towards the end of January rather than at the beginning of the month with the eventual ripening and harvest correspondingly late.

All varieties followed this pattern and were further slowed down by persistent rain events to the extent that reds in many instances failed to reach the exacting standards of quality and maturity required by the wine maker’s. White wines are more refined yet with excellent fruit definition and intense bouquet. Reds are more elegant, subtle with excellent tannin and colour.

Wine Makers Notes

One-year-old French oak was used for the Cabernet and mostly 1-year-old American oak and 2 year old French oak in the proportion of the Shiraz. This wine was meticulously blended to produce a uniquely Australian style red with great fruit characters.  A touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc was added to soften and round out the palate.

The batches were fermented at temperature in mid 20 degrees to maintain the fresh primary fruit characters for the Moses Rock style.

The wine was matured for 14 months in oak before blending and then left for another 4 months in oak prior to fining and bottling. 

Tasting Notes

Colour: Violet
Bouquet: Juicy ripe blackberry, cherry and spice aromas of Shiraz mixed with mushrooms and violets of the cabernet sauvignon.  Oak provides the toasty smoky notes to extend the complexity.
Palate: The palate has generous cherry and spice running through mid palate with soft finish, a well-structured wine with toasty oak providing for powdery tannins.
Winemaker: Navneet Singh
Grape Variety: Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Shiraz 23%, Merlot 10% and Cabernet Franc 2%
Soil Type: Laterite gravel loam.
Average grape Baume: 13.5
Finished wine pH: 3.55
TA: 6.3g/L
Alcohol: 14.0 Alc/Vol
Standard drinks: 8.3
Closure: screw cap