Winegrowing
Vineyard
Perfect Growing Conditions
Domain Road Vineyard is located in the perfect spot for grape growing - a sunny, sheltered valley on the upper terraces of the Bannockburn region of Central Otago.Our Grapes
Of the 6.5 hectares planted in grapes, five clones of Pinot Noir cover 4 hectares, and Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling grapes each take up 1.25 hectares. Our Soils
The two soil types found on this property are ideal for producing fine wine. They are good quality loam on free-draining schist gravel and ‘pipeclay’, named for the white clay used by the early gold miners to make tobacco pipes.Our Climate
The continental-style climate of Central Otago provides short, hot summers; long, dry autumns; and very cold winters. Snow is common. At the height of summer temperatures at the vineyard can fluctuate up to 25 degrees C (77 deg F) between the afternoon peak and night-time low.The long, relatively warm autumn is ideal for gently ripening the grapes, concentrating flavours and preserving attractive, balanced acidity.
