2011 Domaine A Cabernet, Coal River Valley

Very much a product of a cooler year, the long-awaited 2011 vintage of the Domaine A’s flagship wine still showcases the full range of cabernet character synonymous with the vineyard. An earthy, complex blend of potpourri, roasted beetroot and dark fruits (plum, blackberries, cassis) sit beneath spiced top notes of vanilla and faint star anise. Cured meat and a hint of char reward closer inspection, before a long, building finish. Planting a few in the cellar will reap significant rewards down the track.