Domaine A Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine A
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Stoney Vineyard, Coal River Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores: Vinonotebook 95/100; Canterbury Wines (Nick Munday) 96 points. Widely praised for concentration, complexity and aging potential; typical RRP circa AUD $85

Tasting Note
Perfumed cherry, blackberry and blueberry with fig, dried herb, eucalyptus, tobacco and Christmas spice; concentrated, savory mid‑palate, firm fine tannins and lingering black‑fruit, charred savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, miso‑glazed eggplant, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested cool‑climate fruit; gentle fermentation with limited extraction; matured ~18 months in seasoned French oak barriques; minimal filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Stoney Vineyard (first planted 1973) in Tasmania's Coal River Valley; developed by Peter Althaus, later acquired by Moorilla (2018). Renowned for cool‑climate Pinot Noir and meticulous viticulture.