Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Lady a
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino avg rating ~4. 3/5; Delectable user/pro scores ~9. 6–9. 8 and high professional praise. James Halliday called Lady A 'the finest oaked sauvignon blanc' he has tasted; individual vintages have scored mid‑90s in specialist reviews

Tasting Note
Pale straw; grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle and lavender with vanilla-spice from oak. Bright natural acidity, creamy mid-palate and a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled scallops, roast chicken, goat or feta cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso‑glazed fish, tempura, Thai green curry, miso pork belly.

Production Method
Small-batch fruit from Stoney Vineyard; fermented and matured in 100% new French oak barriques, 12 months on lees, bottled unfined/unfiltered and cellared before release.

Vineyard Info
Created by Peter Althaus for co‑founder Ruth Althaus from the single‑hectare Stoney Vineyard; a small‑volume flagship of Domaine A (now associated with Moorilla Estate).