Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Lady a
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested fruit fermented in 100% new French oak barriques, 12 months on lees, then bottled after ~2 years bottle aging; typically unfined and unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Pale straw. Bright grapefruit, lemon and honeysuckle with lavender and spicy vanilla; creamy, oak-driven texture balanced by lively natural acidity and a long, complex finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with herbs, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sushi/sashimi, Thai fish cakes, Cantonese roast pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Stoney Vineyard (est. 1973) at Domaine A, long-standing Tasmanian estate founded by Peter & Ruth Althaus; single-hectare block produces the flagship oaked Sauvignon Blanc 'Lady A'.
Awards/Ratings:
 
94 pts (James Halliday); Vivino user average 4. 3/5; praised by K&L Wines and WineWolf reviews for 2013 vintage