Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Method:
 
Hand-harvested fruit from Stoney Vineyard; small-batch fermentation and traditional Bordeaux-style winemaking with maturation in French oak barrels (blended and barrel-aged).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Matured cool-climate Cabernet with dried blackcurrant, leather, cedar and tobacco notes; hints of earthy forest floor and dried herbs. Firm but softened tannins, medium-full body and a lingering savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, miso-marinated dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Stoney Vineyard (est. 1973) in the Coal River Valley. Founded by Peter Althaus, famed for Bordeaux-style Cabernet production and later linked with Moorilla/MONA custodianship.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Other Domaine A Cabernet vintages have received strong scores (circa 90–95 points) from trade critics such as Falstaff and specialist retailers