The Domaine Thomson of Central Otago of South Island

Domaine Thomson
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 77 of the estates of South Island.
It is located in Central Otago in the region of South Island

The Domaine Thomson is one of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Central Otago to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Thomson wines

Looking for the best Domaine Thomson wines in Central Otago among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Thomson wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Thomson wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Thomson

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Thomson

How Domaine Thomson wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, veal shank with mushrooms or duck leg confit in white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Thomson

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Thomson. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Thomson. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Thomson

  • 2007With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Thomson.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Central Otago

The wine region of Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.

In the mouth of Central Otago is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 277 estates and châteaux in the of Central Otago, producing 820 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Central Otago go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine Thomson

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Thomson

How Domaine Thomson wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of my grandmother's macaroni gratin with gruyere cheese and smoked ham, skate wings with capers or fish curry à la reunion.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Thomson

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Thomson. is a powerful.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Thomson.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Thomson

Planning a wine route in the of Central Otago? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Thomson.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Domaine Thomson and wines from the region

House of Hazelwood unveils autumn release

The first tranche of the range, drawn from the stocks of the Gordon family, owner of Glenfiddich and Balvenie distiller William Grant & Sons, sold out within weeks of its release in May this year. The second batch again comprises eight whiskies – four each in The Charles Gordon Collection and The Legacy Collection – priced from £950 to £4,900 per bottle. All are exclusively available to pre-order online. The rarest of the autumn releases is ‘A Singular Blend’, a combination of grain and malt ...

Whisky launch: Diageo Special Releases 2022

Leading Scotch whisky maker Diageo has unveiled the eight expressions that make up this year’s Special Releases. This is a sought-after annual collection of cask-strength malt and grain whiskies. The range, selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson, includes famous names such as Lagavulin and Talisker, fellow single malts Clynelish, Cardhu, Oban, Mortlach and The Singleton of Glen Ord. There is also a rare single grain release from the Cameronbridge distillery. Dr Wilson chose the whiskies from ...

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The word of the wine: Ugni blanc

White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).