Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Lady a
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested from Stoney Vineyard; 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:
 
Pale straw with grapefruit, lemon and honeysuckle, layered with lavender and spicy vanilla oak; bright acid, creamy mid‑palate and a long, subtle oak-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, scallops, roasted chicken, goat cheese, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura prawns, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai lemongrass chicken, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine A (founded by Peter Althaus) produces small-volume, single-vineyard wines from Stoney Vineyard in the Coal River Valley; later acquired by Moorilla owner David Walsh; known for premium, ageworthy bottlings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vivino average ~4. 3/5; Oliver's Wines scores include 95 for related vintages; praised in Australian reviews and Halliday tasting notes (highly regarded oaked Sauvignon Blanc)