Description

Domaine A Petit A Cabernet Blend 2010

Domaine A Petit A Cabernet Blend 2010 is the second wine of Domaine A.
Petit ‘a’ originates from the same ancient terroir
and bears the hallmark typicity of Domaine A.
Benefitting from identical viticultural rigor,
it is crafted to evolve a little earlier
in order to be appreciated upon release
or cellared further.

Vineyard

Domaine A is set in one 
of the most pristine natural environments
 in the world.

Established in 1973, the historic Stoney Vineyard is the oldest in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Just half an hour’s drive from the city of Hobart, the 11ha single vineyard domaine is owned and operated by Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd.

Ancient soil and a truly cool climate give rise to inspirational terroir founded on 200 million year old Jurassic Dolerite. Domaine A lies on a north facing slope that enjoys a temperate maritime climate and extended sunlight hours over a long, cool season. Domaine A experiences some of the longest sunshine hours in Australia, ensuring grapes ripen to develop the full spectrum of varietal character. The vineyard is close planted in the European tradition (1.9 x 0.9m), with a density of 6000 vines per hectare. The sloping North-North Easterly aspect and foliage height of 1400mm enables vines to take full advantage of prolonged sunshine. Annual rainfall is often less than 500mm. Grapes ripen well into late April and early May, bringing flavours of great subtlety and intensity to the wines.

Varieties grown include red grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Pinot Noir and the white grape Sauvignon Blanc.

During the cool days of Autumn when the fruit is at the point of optimum ripeness and flavour it is hand-picked and crafted with minimal intervention. The wines are made without compromise in the spirit of the finest traditions of winemaking.