Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot Shaw & Smith the North West and the

the North West and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel

with aromas of exotic spices

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

honey and peach seduce the senses

Crisp citrus on the palate leads into silky white peach flavours

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot Shaw & Smith the North West and theThe 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