{"title":"Domaine A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn ’18, ownership of Domaine A passed from Peter Althaus, its long-term custodian, to Moorilla Estate. There were no changes to existing employees, with Conor van der Reest continuing as winemaker, albeit flying solo from the ’18 vintage after working closely with Peter for many years prior. Both brands are now owned by philanthropist and collector David Walsh of Mona, Australia’s largest private museum. A newly refurbished cellar door\/tasting room opened in '22. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-HALLIDAY TEAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2013-domaine-a-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2013 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished 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 Peter and Ruth Althaus. It is the culmination of a long and exhaustive world-wide search for terroir ideally suited to cool-climate viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep Crimson with a dark plum rim. The nose has classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of intense ripe cassis and red berry fruits with hints of mint sage and spice. The palate is rich and voluptuous, with dark berry fruits with earthy plum and blackcurrant fruits with a hint of cherry liqueur supported by fine elegant tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is long and persistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion or Appellation: Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 14.4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2023-2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This wine has everything going for it, complexity, mouthwatering acidity, ripe and well-structured tannins... \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e \" - Curly Haslam-Coates, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330338554051,"sku":"SK82355058","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/4_b9e2075c-4f9f-49f8-a12e-be51052505b8.png?v=1784383381"},{"product_id":"2017-domaine-a-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine A Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2017 Domaine A Pinot Noir is a finely sculpted expression of Tasmanian cool-climate winemaking, combining purity, structure, and understated power. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this vintage reflects Domaine A’s reputation for producing wines of depth, longevity, and classical restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFruit is sourced from Domaine A’s low-yielding vineyards in northern Tasmania, where cool temperatures and long ripening periods preserve natural acidity and aromatic precision. Hand-harvested grapes were fermented with indigenous yeasts, with a measured proportion of whole bunches to enhance complexity and structure. Gentle extraction and maturation in fine French oak barriques over an extended period built texture and integration without masking varietal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAromas of red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry are layered with rose petal, subtle spice, and forest floor. The palate is poised and finely textured, revealing pure red fruit, savoury undertones, and fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity provides drive and balance, leading to a long, elegant finish marked by mineral clarity and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis Pinot Noir captures Domaine A’s hallmark style — serious, precise, and age-worthy. It balances elegance with quiet intensity, offering a transparent expression of Tasmanian terroir and classical Pinot Noir structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDrinking well now with decanting, yet capable of graceful evolution over 10–15 years. 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Aged in new French oak barriques for 24 to 36 months, the wine is characterized by violet, rose, and blackcurrant notes, fine-grained tannins, inky textures, and a persistent mineral length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion or Appellation: Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2019-2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330460549315,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/4.png?v=1724141679"},{"product_id":"domaine-a-stoney-vineyard-lady-a-sauvignon-blanc-2019","title":"2019 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard 'Lady A' Sauvignon Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first vintage of Lady A was made in secret as a present for Ruth Althaus in 1996. 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