Domaine A
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasmania, Australia
See several previous notes on Delectable. They still apply. My last one from 2006. It’s quite a feat to be producing Cabernet as good as this in Tasmania particularly from a grape ripening perspective. Herbal brambley tomato bush notes. A classy Cabernet which could be cellared for a few more years if desired.
See several previous notes on Delectable. They still apply. My last one from 2006. It’s quite a feat to be producing Cabernet as good as this in Tasmania particularly from a grape ripening perspective. Herbal brambley tomato bush notes. A classy Cabernet which could be cellared for a few more years if desired.
May 6th, 2023See 2 previous notes - the most recent in February last year which is consistent with this tasting. Easily the most concentrated and rich Cabernet I’ve ever had from Tasmania. Mint, coffee beans, cassis and Cocoa on the nose. Medium plus bodied. Seamless. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance being Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 4/4/2. Growing ripe Cabernet in Tasmania is achievable if you get the right site.
See 2 previous notes - the most recent in February last year which is consistent with this tasting. Easily the most concentrated and rich Cabernet I’ve ever had from Tasmania. Mint, coffee beans, cassis and Cocoa on the nose. Medium plus bodied. Seamless. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance being Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 4/4/2. Growing ripe Cabernet in Tasmania is achievable if you get the right site.
Jan 16th, 2022Very dark Crimson particularly for a cool climate Tasmanian Cabernet. Aromas of dark plum, clove, tobacco leaf and oak spice on the nose with a medium to full bodied palate with dusty plum and integrated oak - perfect balance. Seamless with resolved tannin and finishing with persistent length. Matured in 100% French oak Barriques. After a couple of hours in the decanter a lovely left bank perfume of rose bush and brambles. A wonderful Cabernet (90%) by any measure and a fitting tribute to Peter Althaus, the founder, who passed away unexpectedly in early January aged 79 in his native Switzerland. I like many others said that Tasmania was too cool to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon but Peter Althaus proved us all wrong. Vale Peter.
Very dark Crimson particularly for a cool climate Tasmanian Cabernet. Aromas of dark plum, clove, tobacco leaf and oak spice on the nose with a medium to full bodied palate with dusty plum and integrated oak - perfect balance. Seamless with resolved tannin and finishing with persistent length. Matured in 100% French oak Barriques. After a couple of hours in the decanter a lovely left bank perfume of rose bush and brambles. A wonderful Cabernet (90%) by any measure and a fitting tribute to Peter Althaus, the founder, who passed away unexpectedly in early January aged 79 in his native Switzerland. I like many others said that Tasmania was too cool to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon but Peter Althaus proved us all wrong. Vale Peter.
Jan 31st, 2021
2006 vintage - big wine with lots of cool climate Cabernet tones - years ahead of it
2006 vintage - big wine with lots of cool climate Cabernet tones - years ahead of it
Jul 5th, 2015Brilliant Cabernet nose of great purity. Leafy herbaceous aromas also black olive. Easily the best Tassie Cabernet. Great line and length. 18-
Brilliant Cabernet nose of great purity. Leafy herbaceous aromas also black olive. Easily the best Tassie Cabernet. Great line and length. 18-
Sep 21st, 2014A lot brighter and brighter fruit than the 05 also higher alcohol.
A lot brighter and brighter fruit than the 05 also higher alcohol.
Nov 18th, 2015
