2016 Domaine A Petit 'a'

A big wine, perfect for pairing with cold weather and a hearty meal—the savoury, almost-smoky nose presents bresaola and leather, as well as more typical bramble and blackcurrant, as well as a delicate, cassis-y sweetness. Palate-acid is high, and flavour continues to develop (particularly given time in the glass): black cherry, cocoa and coconut. The structure bodes well for further cellaring (if you can resist popping it now).

The Stoney Vineyard was established in1973, the first in the Coal River Valley. It has 6 varieties close-planted in the European tradition of 6000 vines per hectare on 200-million-year-old Jurassic dolerite soils. This combined with its NNE aspect, low rainfall and an abundance of sunshine hours led Peter and Ruth Althaus to purchase it 1989. They had long searched for a cool-climate site to make Bordeaux inspired reds, so it was here they created Domaine A. Under Peter and Ruth’s careful stewardship the domaine became an Australian icon, recognised for producing world-class wines true to their Tasmanian terroir. When the Althaus’ retired the domaine was acquired by a long-time fan David Walsh, owner of Moorilla Estate and MONA. As new custodians of this incredible vineyard David and winemaker Conor van der Reest continue the Althaus’ winemaking traditions; producing wines of complexity, longevity and fine structures - a must-have for any list or collector.

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