Symposium 2023

Domain Road has two vineyards in the heart of the historic gold mining area of Bannockburn. Domain Road Vineyard covers most of a small valley on the upper terraces above the Kawarau River with Defiance Vineyard on a gently sloping north facing site on Felton Road.  The unique terroir with unusual soils and distinctive micro-climate make this old gold mining area ideal for producing premium cool climate wines. 

The Sauvignon Blanc vines used for our late harvest wine are planted on Templars Hill, part of the Domain Road Vineyard, an area untouched by the 19th Century gold miners. This site was chosen for its unique position on the top of a hill allowing the grapes to over ripen without disease pressure.

The Wine 

The grapes were hand harvested on 12th June 2023 from Domain Road Vineyard.  The fruit was lightly pressed and the resulting juice returned to the skins and allowed to soak overnight before pressing.  The resulting pressed juice was cold settled before racking and inoculation with selected yeast.  The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks and older oak barrels and stopped to match the abundant fruit sweetness with the crisp acidity.  

Pale straw with clear hues in colour our Symposium is complex and mouth filling. Fragrant aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, lemon curd, ginger, spice and chamomile are evident on the nose. The palate is sweet and rich on entry followed by pretty florals, sweet ripe peach, honey, caramel, ginger and candied lemon.  A rich and round mid palate leads to a long sweet and spicy finish.

Food match: soft cheese selections, blue cheese and gingerbread, or pour over ice as an aperitif!  Also drizzled over ice cream with fresh strawberries on the side. 

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Our Wines

• Pinot Noir
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Riesling
• Symposium
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir Rosé
• Chardonnay