Domaine A Petit "a" Cabernet 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Petit "a" Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average 4. 1/5. Wine Advocate review (similar Petit 'a' vintages) ~91 points. Retail/tasting notes list 92–93 for select vintages; tasters rate Petit 'a' consistently 90+ for strong years

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with dark berry and cassis core, floral and Asiatic spice notes, minty lift and fine velvet tannins; medium‑full, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ, char siu or soy‑glazed short ribs, beef stir‑fries, Szechuan‑style dishes (moderately spicy).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit, small‑batch open fermentation, matured ~24 months in seasoned French oak barriques; often bottled unfined/unfiltered and released earlier than the estate Cabernet.

Vineyard Info
Domaine A (est. 1973 by Dr Peter Althaus) farms Coal River Valley vineyards; now part of the Moorilla/David Walsh custodianship, specialising in cool‑climate Bordeaux varieties.