Domenica sits 460m above sea level atop the granite ridge sweeping away to the south west of Beechworth. The wines are vividly reflective of their origin, a gripping mineral texture encasing the mature vine vitality of the varietals chosen to express it.
Wines are traditionally made; owner/winemaker Peter Graham has an impressive 13 years under his belt as assistant winemaker at Giaconda. Unsurprisingly, the Domenica wines are first class examples of small production, ‘hands on’ winemaking at its very best.
Ten acres of hand tended, low cropped vines result in a mere 1500 cases annually- the philosophy behind the growing and making of these wines is one of simplicity, pure varietal expression and a palpable sense of place.
"A mid-weighted Chardonnay of impressive power and just the right amount of reductive tension. Riffs on salted caramel, mirabelle, pungent mineral undertones and subtle flecks of stone fruits, with a quinine bitterness at the finale. A wine of nervous energy despite the concentration, all packed into a carapace of immaculately handled oak and saline natural acidity. A juxtaposition of extract and freshness, suggestive of the sub-alpine diurnal swings of Beechworth and ex-Giaconda winemaker Peter Graham's thoughtful approach. Kerpow!" 95pts | Ned Goodwin | Decanter
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