Domain Road Pinot Noir

A relative new comer on the Otago Pinot scene, produced on land that was originally an apricot orchard and a vineyard that is right next to a good old Kiwi camping ground, this is a wine label that has been getting the hearts racing in a relatively short space of time.

Since the first Pinot hit the shelves in 2006 they’ve scooped over 20 Gold medals, 3 Trophies, a dozen Five-Star ratings and 3 Silver medals – unreal!

This wine is irresistably good – a big style Pinot with silky tannins that had one judge falling their their sexy charm, he called them “cashmere smooth”. So good in fact the Royals (Will and Kate) couldn’t resist a cheeky quick visit to this star winery on their royal visit to NZ. Pinot fit for a future king!

This latest 2022 vintage has a 5-Star review to its name including from Michael Cooper who said “The classy 2022 vintage was estate grown and harvested in the Defiance and Domain Road vineyards and matured in French oak barriques. Deep, bright ruby, it is mouth filling, savoury and well structured, with fresh acidity, concentrated ripe fruit flavours, seasoned with nutty oak, excellent complexity and refined tannins. Still a baby, with obvious potential – it is well worth cellaring to 2027+.”

Try with duck, lamb or venison in berry fruit sauces (like a dark cherry chutney). Heaven!