A Rare Curiosity from One of Margaret River's Greatest Estates

The 2020 Moss Wood Pinot Noir is one of the most unusual and intriguing wines in the store — Pinot Noir from Margaret River, a region far better known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. In the hands of Moss Wood, one of Australia's most celebrated estates, the result is a wine of genuine character: juicy, flavoursome, and distinctly its own thing.

My Wine Man on Moss Wood

Moss Wood was established in 1969 and is widely regarded as one of the founding estates of Margaret River fine wine. Keith and Clare Mugford have spent decades producing some of Australia's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon — but the Pinot Noir is a different proposition entirely. It's a wine made because Moss Wood can, and because it's interesting — a collector's curiosity from a legendary producer that rewards an open mind.

Tasting Notes

Shiny ruby red in the glass with wonderful red fruit aromas mixed with dark fruits of the forest on the nose — berries, earth, and a touch of oak. The palate is juicy and flavoursome with red fruit intensity, great refreshing acidity, and grippy yet elegant tannins for a Pinot. The finish is long and satisfying. A wine of real appeal from top to bottom.

Style & Drinking Window

Light to medium-bodied with bright red fruit and fresh acidity. Drinking well now and best enjoyed over the next 2–3 years while the fruit remains vibrant. Serve lightly chilled for best results.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$359, this is a wine you buy for the story as much as the glass — Pinot Noir from Moss Wood is a rare thing, and a conversation starter at any table. If you're a Moss Wood collector or simply curious about what Margaret River does with Pinot, this is a must-try.

Looking for a Different Style?

Explore more from Moss Wood and Margaret River:

• 2021 Moss Wood Pinot Noir — the next vintage of the same rare Margaret River Pinot
• 2022 Moss Wood Amys Vineyard Cabernet Blend — the estate's signature Margaret River red blend
• 2020 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon — the flagship Moss Wood red, one of Australia's greatest Cabernets

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