Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Lady a
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc.
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested from Stoney Vineyard; barrel‑fermented in 100% new French oak barriques, matured ~12 months on fine lees, bottled unfined/unfiltered and cellared before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Bright citrus and grapefruit, honeysuckle and preserved lemon, with spicy vanilla and subtle new‑oak. Creamy mid‑palate, pure acid drive and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: seared scallops, buttered lobster, roast chicken with herbs, goat cheese tart, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: miso‑glazed salmon, Thai green curry with prawns, Vietnamese lemongrass chicken, sushi (fatty fish).
Vineyard Info:
 
Small‑volume single‑hectare Stoney Vineyard project, founded by Peter Althaus; now associated with Moorilla/David Walsh. Cult status for oaked Sauvignon Blanc.
Awards/Ratings:
 
2010 vintage: ~91 points (Oliver's/Huon Hooke listings), Vivino average 4. 3/5; James Halliday praised Lady A as an outstanding oaked Sauvignon Blanc