The Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Botrytis Semillon 2018 is a natural sweet wine style that is only made in years when the Botrytis cinerea fungus causes the berries to shrivel, resulting in a concentration of flavors. This family-owned winery has been producing high-quality wines for generations, and their commitment to sustainability and traditional winemaking processes is evident in every bottle.
The Botrytis Semillon produces a complex aromatic array of dried apricots, figs, and pears, with unusual background characters like raisins, earth, and aspirin. The palate is rich, full-bodied, and luscious, with considerable sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and delicate tannins. This wine is perfect for those who enjoy a sweet wine with a complex flavor profile.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Botrytis Semillon 2018 is best paired with blue cheese, foie gras, or a fruit tart. The sweetness of the wine complements the saltiness of the cheese and the richness of the foie gras, while the acidity cuts through the sweetness of the fruit tart.
Highlights:
– Made only in years with successful noble rot infection
– Complex aromatic array of dried apricots, figs, and pears
– Rich, full-bodied, and luscious with delicate tannins
– Best paired with blue cheese, foie gras, or fruit tart