Domaine Thomson 19 "Rows 1-37" Single Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 750ml

The Precision of the Parcel
This is a "connoisseur’s Pinot Noir." By isolating these specific 37 rows, Domaine Thomson captures a unique geological fingerprint—vines that struggle in lean, stony soils to produce tiny berries of immense flavor concentration. The 2019 vintage has now benefited from several years of bottle age, allowing the primary fruit to begin its transformation into something more savory, earthy, and profound.

Appearance - Deep, translucent ruby with a maturing brick-orange rim.
Nose - A sophisticated and evolving bouquet. Intense aromas of dark plum and black cherry are layered with complex notes of dried wild thyme, sandalwood, forest floor, and a hint of gamey complexity.
Palate - Full-bodied for a Pinot Noir with a "silky-yet-firm" structure. The 2019 vintage provides a dense core of black fruit supported by fine-grained, chalky tannins. It finishes with a remarkable mineral persistence and a touch of savory spice.
Pairings - Wagyu Teppanyaki, Gindara Saikyo Yaki, Grilled Butabara, Iberico Pork with Yuzu, Beef Teriyaki.
Service - Serve at 16–17°C. This slightly warmer temperature (compared to the "Explorer") allows the complex, aged aromatics of the 2019 vintage to fully express themselves. This is a structural wine that will benefit from 45–60 minutes of air to soften its "stony" core.