Moss Wood

01/04/2026

Today we release the Moss Wood 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2023 vintage marks the 50th anniversary of our first vintage, made in 1973, and is the 51st commercial release of this wine, the 1978 vintage having been released as Moss Wood Dry Red.

It is important to note the wine has only ever come from one location, giving it consistent and unique characteristics, courtesy of our site. However, each vintage is also an expression of the season Mother Nature delivers, meaning no two Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignons are ever the same. She exhibits both generosity and temper, and learning to live and work with these is the great challenge of farming, embraced by the Mugford family since 1979.

The 2023 is a fitting addition to this history.

Members can access the wine in limited quantities via our website: www.mosswood.com.au

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13/03/2026

Vintage 2026 kicked off with Pinot Noir, with the whole process expertly captured by and .

The season continues to progress nicely with warm and dry conditions prevailing. To subscribe to our vintage updates, click the link in bio.

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26/11/2025

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Moss Wood Seasonal Release Service - a twice-yearly delivery of wines curated and sent directly from the winery.

The first intake closes this Monday, 1 December, ensuring the inaugural shipment arrives well before Christmas. Sign-ups will then reopen ahead of the next release in March, with deliveries continuing each March and September.

The Seasonal Release Service is designed for those who enjoy staying closely connected to Moss Wood throughout the year.

More information is available via the link in our bio.

29/10/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring – Horticulturalist 🌿

Moss Wood is seeking a skilled and motivated Horticulturalist to care for the gardens and landscapes across our Moss Wood and Ribbon Vale properties in Wilyabrup.

This hands-on role combines ornamental and productive horticulture — from manicured gardens to fruit trees, olives and native plantings — ensuring our surroundings reflect the same care and quality as the wines we produce.

You’ll also assist in vineyard operations during key times of the year, gaining valuable experience across the wider property.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful, well-presented grounds, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now via Seek:

Join Moss Wood to maintain and develop gardens, orchards, and landscapes while supporting vineyard operations.

24/10/2025

A great afternoon at the Tattersalls Club in Brisbane celebrating the Moss Wood 2024 Chardonnay - our 43rd release - with a wonderful group of guests.

01/08/2025

Moss Wood 2024 Autrement Pinot Noir -
Another chapter in the Moss Wood Pinot story.

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Pinot Noir has been part of Moss Wood since 1973, when the first vines were planted at our Wilyabrup vineyard — one of the oldest Pinot Noir sites in Western Australia and in the country.

That long-standing curiosity led us south in 2023, when the opportunity arose to work with fruit from a mature vineyard in Karridale.

The result is the 2024 Autrement Pinot Noir — a new expression from the southern end of Margaret River.

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“Autrement” is the French word for “in another way” — a fitting name for this wine, which differs from our Pinot Noir grown Wilyabrup in both style and site.

Karridale’s later ripening and cooler conditions have delivered a wine with fine structure, bright acidity and savoury complexity — shaped further by a mix of three Pinot Noir clones and traditional winemaking.

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Limited release now available to members.
National release from October.

19/07/2025

To mark the 50th anniversary release of Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon, we gathered for a retrospective tasting of some of the most significant vintages from the past five decades.

The lineup featured 1979, 1981, 1983, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2021 and 2022 - a cross-section of the journey so far.

The Moss Wood team was joined by Erin Larkin, John Jens, Jack Jens, Nina Throsby, Troy Denham and Lisa Chambers as we relived the stories behind these wines - and the seasons that shaped them.

03/07/2025

Moss Wood 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Our 50th vintage.

A season that brought excellent ripeness and balance, and a wine that reflects it.

We’re pleased it’s been well received:
🍷 98 pts – Ray Jordan
🍷 98 pts – Ken Gargett
🍷 97+ pts – Erin Larkin
🍷 97 pts – Cassandra Charlick

Now available via all good wine retailers.



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22/05/2025

Thursday June 12, join us for an exclusive wine dinner featuring the iconic Moss Wood, one of Margaret River’s most revered wineries.

Indulge in an unforgettable evening where exceptional wines meet culinary artistry. This intimate dining experience pairs three exquisite courses with perfectly selected Moss Wood vintages, bringing out the finest flavours in both food and wine.

Only limited seats are available—secure your place now for a night of sophistication, discovery, and pure indulgence.
🍷www.oldcourthouse.com.au/moss-wood-wine-dinner

22/05/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring – Winery & Vineyard Hand 🌿
Moss Wood is looking for a full-time Winery & Vineyard Hand to join our team in Wilyabrup.

This is a hands-on role working across both vineyard and winery, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a small, experienced team producing premium wine.

📍 Location: Wilyabrup, Margaret River
💼 Role: Full-time, permanent
💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience

If you’re practical, motivated, and passionate about quality wine, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Send your CV to [email protected] or apply via Seek:

14/04/2025

Vintage 2025 Complete!
As of last Thursday, the final grapes were picked and safely in the winery — and we’re pleased to report that 2025 has been a very good year.

The season brought mild to warm conditions, reminiscent of 1996, 2005 and 2023, and all varieties ripened beautifully, delivering above-average quality.

📍 Pinot Noir kicked off harvest on 12th Feb with low yields but excellent fruit concentration — full of strawberry and cherry notes.
📍 Moss Wood Chardonnay followed with real depth and balance — one of our finest yet.
📍 Sauvignon Blanc gave us a smaller crop than usual, but with lovely tropical character and intensity.
📍 Ribbon Vale Chardonnay surprised us with both quality and quantity — a standout.
📍 Semillon delivered a solid, classic result as always.
📍 And finally, the Cabernets — while a little slower to ripen, are showing beautiful colour, ripe berry aromas and lovely balance. The quality across Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot is very exciting.

To read the full vintage report and newsletter clink the link in bio.

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