A Tale of Two Hemispheres: Domaine Thomson Wine Dinner

15 Oct 2026

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Compass Room | 1900hrs to 2300hrs

Domaine Thomson is a family-owned producer with vineyards and homes in Central Otago, New Zealand, and Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Proprietor PM and the late David Hall-Jones are dedicated to making the best Pinot Noir in two hemispheres, wines that express the individual terroir of each region.

Their Surveyor Thomson wine from Central Otago is named after David’s great-great grandfather, New Zealand’s first Surveyor-General. The 14-hectare Pinot Noir vineyard, overlooking the lakeside settlement of Pisa Moorings, is divided into four distinct blocks, each with its own special characteristics. They have also recently added a small quantity of Chardonnay vines.

Prominent New Zealand winemaker Dean Shaw of the Central Otago Wine Company produced the first Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir in 2003 and continues to do so today. Dean has worked numerous vintages in Burgundy under the guidance of master French winemakers and has developed a reputation for producing Pinot Noir with as little intervention as possible, creating wines that are a true expression of Central Otago’s climate and landscape.

Pre-dinner Tasting	1900hrs
Dinner	1930hrs
Price	$858 per member $958 per non-member
Speaker	Ms. PM Chan, Owner of Domaine Thomson

*Dress code of Compass Room applies. Please click here for detailed guidelines.

Deadline for cancellation or reduction in attendance: 1700hrs on Thursday, 8 October

Pre-dinner Tasting

Bourgogne Blanc La Rochepot 2021

Menu and Wines

Smoked Salmon with Lobster Tartare

Pesto with Cucumber Salsa, Lime Sour Cream Mousse

Surveyor Thomson Clutha Left Bank Chardonnay 2024 JS 93

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Seared Venison Backstrap

Root Vegetables, Cherry Reduction

Explorer Pinot Noir 2024 JS 91

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Grilled Filet Mignon and Tiger Prawns

Sautéed Mushrooms, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Béarnaise

Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir 2023 JS 93

Rows 76-89 Pinot Noir 2018 JS 95

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Cherry Strudel with Pistachio Filo Pastry and Crème Légère

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Coffee or Tea

Vegetarian Menu

Vine Tomato with Avocado Tartare

Pesto Cucumber Salsa, Lime Sour Cream Mousse

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Asparagus Risotto with Root Vegetables

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Grilled Artichoke and Zucchini

Sautéed Mushrooms, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Béarnaise

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Cherry Strudel with Pistachio Filo Pastry and Crème Légère

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Coffee or Tea

Date

15 Oct (Thu) 2026

Time

1900hrs - 2300hrs

Location

Kellett Island

Tag

Wine Dinner

Wine

Compass Room

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