2007 Moombaki Reserve – New Release
Tasting Notes | Awards | Reviews
Great Southern Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec.
The fruit for this outstanding wine was sourced from two distinquished vineyards; the Shiraz (50%) from Frankland River, and the Cabernet Sauvignon (32%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Malbec (8%) from MOOMBAKI’s Denmark vineyard. Selected from the very best barriques from the exceptional 2007 vintage, this reserve was matured for 24 months in premium French oak. Bottled using minimal filtration this wine will continue to improve over the next 15 years.
Tasting notes from winemaker James Kellie.
Appearance
Deep inky crimson with hints of a youthful purple hue.
Nose
Blackcurrant, plum, cloves and chocolate mint complemented by toasty vanillin French oak.
Palate
A very complex wine with initial plums and blackberry leading to a full rounded mid palate of black cherries, chocolate and licorice. The entire palate is supported by seamless velvety tannins and a spicy French oak finish.
Cellaring
This wine has the balance and structure to improve with careful cellaring over the next twenty years.
Alcohol
14.0 %
2005 Reviews
From the 2009 James Halliday Wine Companion
Moombaki Reserve Rated 95/100
Listed in Best of the Best Australian Wines by Variety (Cabernet Family)
2005 was an excellent vintage in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia and from our reds produced we have selected, together with James Kellie, three of the best barrels for further maturation to become the inaugural MOOMBAKI Reserve. Comprised of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, this special wine is dedicated to Morriss Watson – our viticultural mentor and valued friend who has guided us to become one of the premier wineries in the region, having himself contributed close to 50 years to the industry.
The Cabernet Blend (estate grown) and Shiraz (blend of estate grown and Frankland fruit) from which we selected the Reserve have gone on to win between them 4 Gold Medals from reputable shows as well as a 4 and a half star rating from WINESTATE and a 94 rating from James Halliday. You will certainly be rewarded for further cellaring of this wine. The wine has been packaged in a specially produced layflat 6 pack.
Tasting notes from winemaker James Kellie.
Appearance
Dense, inky crimson with brick red hues.
Nose
A complex and spicy nose of cinnamon, vanilla pod and cigar box complemented by sweeter notes of blackcurrant, mulberry and mocha.
Palate
Vibrant redcurrant and raspberry fruits lead to a rich fruit cake mid palate with a dark chocolate, vanillin French oak finish. The tannins are supple and mature with a classic cool climate finesse.
Cellaring
This wine has the balance and structure to improve with careful cellaring over the next fifteen years.
Alcohol
14.0 %
James Halliday Wine Companion
95 points James Halliday 2009 Wine Companion
Listed in The Best of the Best Australian Wines by Variety – Cabernet Family
James Halliday 2009 Wine Companion
Good colour; very fine and no less focused and intense; blackcurrant, cassis, mint and cedar; very long palate and finish; long future. Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Cabernet Franc/Malbec. Bottle 94 of 840 produced. Screwcap. 14% alc. Rating 95. To 2030.
