Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Lady a
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Method:
 
Hand‑picked fruit from a single hectare; fermented in 100% new French oak, matured 12 months on fine lees, bottled unfined/unfiltered and typically 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, floral lavender and spicy vanilla oak. Bright acidity, creamy mouth‑filling texture and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled lobster, seared scallops, goat‑cheese salad, roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Chinese steamed fish, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine A's Stoney Vineyard, established by Peter Althaus in the Coal River Valley; a small‑production estate now linked to Moorilla/David Walsh, known for high‑end Bordeaux‑style whites and reds.
Awards/Ratings:
 
2012 vintage: 95 pts (Oliver's Wines). Vivino average rating ~4. 3/5. Positive reviews from WineWolf, Vinous and Australian wine commentators for its oaked Sauvignon Blanc style