Domenica winery 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.
Winemaking is traditional. Taste is more important than numbers. The yeasts comes from the site, not a packet. Pressings, solids and lees all play their part completing the picture. The wines are carefully maintained in oak bariques before being bottled unfiltered.
Wines are traditionally made; owner/winemaker Peter Graham has an impressive 13 years under his belt as assistant winemaker at Giaconda. Unsurprisingly, the Two Cells wines are first class examples of small production, ‘hands on’ winemaking at its very best.
Appearance
Medium dark red.
Aroma
The aromatic entry is of ripe black fruits, and cracked pepper. Aeration adds the complex character of dusty earth, and cured meats. New oak adds some rich softness in the early days of the wine’s evolution.
Palate
The palate is elegant, ripe but medium bodied, with bright cool climate acidity holding the latent power of the wine in check. A lean muscularity hints at the future depth in store for those with patience to cellar. Tannin is abundant and fine, in keeping with the wine’s balance between finesse and power.
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