Stoney Vineyard is the second label of Domaine A, the highly respected Cola River Valley winery run by Swiss gentleman Peter Althaus. The wine focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and produces wines that have a very European feel, thanks in no small part to their cool Tasmanian origin. Being located so far south (just out of Hobart) there is no need to acidify, indeed ripening Cabernet Sauvignon is a challenge.
Domaine A’s Lady A oaked Sauvignon Blanc is recognised as one of the best of its genre produced anywhere. The second label Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc can also be very good, though there is no oak at play in this wine. In this context, the 2011 Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is rather out of kilter with the house style; it is dominated by tropical fruit, and with noticeable residual sugar, just held in check by moderate acidity. All in all, it’s a competent Sauvignon Blanc, suggestive of a drought year. This is a short term wine, best enjoyed well chilled, with lightly spiced food.
2010 STONEY VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC
Producer: Domaine A
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
ABV: 13.0%
Price: $24.99
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 5 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery white. Bright nose of moderate intensity, quite tropical (pineapple, guava), touch of lemon citrus. Off-dry, medium bodied, tropical characters follow through to the palate. With just medium acidity and noteable residual sugar, this wine is evidence of a drought year. Decent enough if matched with appropriate food. Not likely to be a keeper.
Score: 14/20
Domaine A’s Lady A oaked Sauvignon Blanc is recognised as one of the best of its genre produced anywhere. The second label Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc can also be very good, though there is no oak at play in this wine. In this context, the 2011 Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is rather out of kilter with the house style; it is dominated by tropical fruit, and with noticeable residual sugar, just held in check by moderate acidity. All in all, it’s a competent Sauvignon Blanc, suggestive of a drought year. This is a short term wine, best enjoyed well chilled, with lightly spiced food.
Producer: Domaine A
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
ABV: 13.0%
Price: $24.99
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 5 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery white. Bright nose of moderate intensity, quite tropical (pineapple, guava), touch of lemon citrus. Off-dry, medium bodied, tropical characters follow through to the palate. With just medium acidity and noteable residual sugar, this wine is evidence of a drought year. Decent enough if matched with appropriate food. Not likely to be a keeper.
Score: 14/20
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