Bob McDonald

9.3

Aromas of red and black fruits, violets and mulchy Sous Bois. Coal River Valley - close to the Vosne Romanee of Tasmania IMO. Sweet, savoury and intense - more raspberry and black cherry than beetroot. Easy to like - see previous note about a year ago. Had another bottle 20 weeks later on 11th November 2023 with similar tasting notes. Had my last bottle in late December 2024 with consistent notes. An excellent Tasmanian Pinot Noir. — 2 years ago

Erika Turner

9.1

2005 was on the edge. This is a bit brighter but still has the deep brioche toast — 4 years ago

with See and Rubychick

Bob McDonald

9.0

A buttery style but not overdone. From the over performing Coal River in Tasmania. Currently fruit flavours are subdued but it is very young and will develop. Went well with 6 “delectable “ Cape Bruny oysters grown nearby for an average of 18 months in some of the cleanest waters on the planet. The glass of the Frogmore Chardonnay was too young and was dominated by the fabulous oysters. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Consistent notes as 3 previous tastings over 66 weeks. Mid to dark Ruby in colour. Lovely perfume of mature Cabernet with Geranium, mint and berries. Just a medium weight palate (but good intensity) from a cooler climate in the Coal River Tasmania. Beautifully made and drinking at its peak. My last one of 6. It’s a struggle sometimes in Tasmania to ripen Cabernet grapes sufficiently but Domaine A nearly always shows well. — 5 years ago

Kate Bleasel

9.5

Drank 2009 - still so fresh, lime in colour and zesty in the mouth, but with an undertone of oily aged delight. Fantastic. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Very pale lemon in colour. Tasted after the Premier Cru Hubert Lamy and similar in many ways - the texture, the acid, the citrus the subdued oak influence, but not as much minerality or salinity. Made by Sue Bell at her Bellwether winery in Coonawarra from Chardonnay grapes from the Tamar River in Tasmania. A good wine in the leaner style - showing the quality of Tasmanian Chardonnay. Consistent notes 88 weeks later on 9th December 2020. Chablisesque. Grapefruit notes. Still bracing acidity. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Very identifiable as Tasmanian Pinot - this one from the Coal River and the high performing Pooley Wines. Last tasting note here was way back 153 weeks ago. Red fruited - drinking this early in its drinking window. Light to medium weight - lovely Tassie purity. Fine tannins. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous notes - sadly my last bottle of the 2013. A wonderful Pinot Noir. Along with the red fruits and lovely perfume a distinctly earthy note. The medium bodied palate is polished, fine and long. Owned and made by Shaw + Smith who are based in the Adelaide Hills and transport the grapes from this exceptional terroir in the Coal River Tasmania in refrigerated containers to be vinified in the Adelaide Hills. Quite a daunting exercise but on the evidence of this wine - an absolute triumph. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Tuesday the 26th of January was Australia Day and a public holiday. What better way to celebrate than Australia’s best fizz Arras Grand Vintage from Tasmania. Quite light lemon in colour. Very citrussy and mineral on the nose. 7 years on Lees showing in the complexity of the palate which still shows tension and refreshment. See previous notes for the 2007 which was slightly better and Champion Wine of the Royal Brisbane Show. — 5 years ago

Sarah Oettel

8.9

At Margaret River, Australia. — 6 years ago

Ross Bathgate

9.0

Very interesting nose, difficult to pick it is a cab merlot. Sour cherry and rich plum on the front the Cabernet is evident in the middle back palate with some velvety tannins. lovely accompaniment to chicken schnitzel dinner. — 7 years ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 7 years ago

Christian Gray

9.1

Compelling. First Tasmanian wine I’ve ever had. Super fresh fruit. Would love some tuna steak with this. — 7 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Sonoma annual weekend event:
5 course dinner Sat night with a course from each chef.
Wines:
2021 blue farm laceroni
2022 blue farm king ridge
2021 Dalrymple pipers river
2019 Dalrymple cottage block
2019 furthermore Starbridge
2018 furthermore Nevins
2020 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2013 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2015 Rochioli three corners
2014 Rochioloi west block

Menu:
Pork rillette
Crispy pork belly
Tandoori shrimp moilee and cured pork grits
Pork and dumplings with pork neck ragu
Heritage pork loin
Chefs: Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, Elizabeth Falkner, Bryan Voltaggio, Louis Tikaram. — 3 years ago

with Brenda

Bob McDonald

9.2

When in Rome do as the Romans. Currently on Bruny Island south of Hobart and enjoying the local bounty like Oysters and Fish and this lovely Pinot Noir from Pooley who are in the Coal River district. Lovely aromatics of dried red and black cherry with a whole bunch influence. A light to medium weight palate. — 4 years ago

Rod Burrows

9.2

We had a Chardonnay taste of. Chardonnay from Chablis, Margaret River, Marlborough and Tassie. The Bay of Fires was the clear favourite. Beautiful smooth wine. — 4 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.2

Coal River Valley neighbours.
A very good Chardonnay. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Herbal aromas (typically Margaret River) with Geranium Capsicum and a touch of menthol. Some green notes - medium weight. Savoury wins out over Cassis and black fruits. Not in the upper echelon of Margaret River Cabernet. Just a silver medal. We went to the Cellar Door some years ago and the story goes that the Reserve Cab was served at the wedding of Prince Frederick of Denmark to Sydney Real Estate agent Mary Donaldson originally from Tasmania now Crown Princess Mary and one day will become the Queen of Denmark. Fred is a keen sailor who was representing Denmark at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and they met at Sydney hotspot The Slip Inn where Fred was flashing his Black AMEX so the story goes and was captivated by Mary and the rest is history. — 6 years ago

David Partlett

8.9

Beautifully. Elegant — 7 years ago

with Garrett

Elisabeth Malestein

9.5

Butter and brioche on nose.
Granny Smith apple, lime and lime pith on palate.
— 7 years ago