Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Chardonnay 2025
The Wine
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Chardonnay is a classy cool-climate white from Margaret River, blending the region’s signature richness with a sense of restraint. From the Ribbon Vale vineyard in the cooler southern part of Wilyabrup, it delivers purity, elegance, and precision over sheer power. It’s Moss Wood’s modern take on Margaret River Chardonnay — textured, mineral, and quietly complex.
Hand-picked fruit is whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, about half of them new. Winemaker Keith Mugford uses wild yeast, full malolactic fermentation, and extended lees contact with stirring to build mid-palate weight and creamy complexity, while keeping the bright acidity and clean citrus line intact.
93 Pts Ken Garrett, Wine Pilot 'An impressive Margaret River Chardonnay from the Ribbon Vale Vineyard, handpicked fruit was delivered to the winery for hand sorting and whole bunch pressing. Fermentation began in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures before, at the halfway point, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques, 32% of which were new, to complete that fermentation, and also malolactic fermentation. The wine spent nine months in oak for maturation. Gleaming gold in colour, the nose exhibits notes of nectarines, peaches, grapefruit pith, a flick of well-integrated oak and oatmeal. A slightly riper style, the wine is richly flavoured and the texture seamless. Of medium length with a minerally backing, this will provide attractive drinking for at least the next half dozen years, longer for those with patience.'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - Australia
Region - Western Australia
Sub Region - Margaret River
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2025
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Moss Wood is a family-owned winery and one of the pioneers of the Margaret River region. Known for their dedication to crafting hand-made wines that age beautifully, they’ve earned a reputation as a prestigious producer for decades and continue to uphold it. Established in 1969 with their first vintage in 1973, Moss Wood is based in the Wilyabrup sub-region. The name is synonymous with uncompromising quality, driven by a constant pursuit of perfect fruit and exceptional wine.
