Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Method:
 
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration, malolactic conversion and 12–24 months ageing in French oak (some new), followed by further bottle ageing.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mature Cabernet showing dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, leather and forest-floor notes with hints of dried plum and cocoa. Savory, slightly tertiary palate, softened tannins and a medium-long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, beef rendang, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Boutique Coal River Valley producer focused on Bordeaux varieties; practices low-yield, hand-harvested viticulture and oak-aged, ageworthy bottlings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
No specific ratings or major awards found for Domaine A 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon; the profile above is estimated from comparable 2001 Cabernet Sauvignons