Domaine A is one of Tasmania's most prestigious and uncompromising estates — a biodynamic property in the Coal River Valley founded by Peter Althaus, producing wines of extraordinary precision and longevity. The Stoney Vineyard Pinot Noir is their benchmark red: hand harvested, dry-grown, and built in a distinctively structured, Burgundian style that rewards patience.

My Wine Man

This is for the serious Pinot lover who wants something genuinely different. Domaine A makes wine without irrigation — the absence of water stress produces a high skin-to-flesh ratio that gives the Stoney Vineyard Pinot its distinctive concentration and structure. The 2019 is a warm season wine with real depth and grip. Give it time, and it will reveal something extraordinary.

Tasting Notes

Hand harvested and built for the long haul. Blackberry and black plum fruit laid out on a bed of firm, fine tannins that draw out a dry and savoury finish, backed by smoky oak. Concentrated and structured, with a mineral precision that speaks clearly of its Coal River Valley origins. Give it time to soften and integrate fully.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, dry, savoury finish. Best with another 2–3 years in the cellar, drinking well through 2030+. Decant for at least an hour before serving at 16–18°C. A natural match for duck confit, roasted lamb, venison, or aged hard cheeses.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

Domaine A is one of the most respected names in Tasmanian wine — biodynamic viticulture, no irrigation, and a winemaking philosophy built entirely around the expression of place. The Stoney Vineyard Pinot is a collector's wine that is still building towards its peak. At this price, it represents exceptional value for a bottle of this pedigree.

Looking for a different style?

For another exceptional wine from the same estate, the 2017 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a must-try. For a peer-level Tasmanian Pinot that is drinking now, the 2023 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir (96pts Halliday) is exceptional. For a more approachable Tasmanian Pinot at a lower price, the 2023 Dalrymple Pinot Noir is the place to start.

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