alpha domus
Owned by the Ham family, Alpha Domus produces wines with an emphasis on fruit definition, mid-palate fullness, subtlety, complexity and elegance. With 90 acres of vineyards planted in classic French varieties and bathed in the generous Hawkes Bay climate, Alpha Domus wines are deeply flavored and distinctive.Quick Facts
OWNER: The Ham Family
WINEMAKER: Kate Galloway
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Moore Haszard
APPELLATION: Hawkes Bay
VINEYARD AREA: 90 acres
ACCREDITED: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
WEB SITE: http://www.alphadomus.co.nz
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Featured Wines
2006 hawkes bay navigator (Bordeaux-Blend)
Blend: 41% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 12% Cab. Franc
Overall Impression: Elegance, structure, finesse
Bouquet: Plum, licorice, leather
Palate: Blackberry, clove, game
Serving Suggestions: Red meat, pasta, cheeses, hearty fare.
2007 hawkes bay chardonnay (unoaked)
Bouquet: Lifted aromas of ripe tropical fruit with melon and pear notes.
Palate: A soft supple wine with sweet pineapple and melon characters balanced by a creamy texture and clean, citrus finish.
Serving Suggestions: Great with seafood, white meats or rich pasta dishes.2007 hawkes bay viognier
Bouquet: Rose petal, lemon, peach and mineral notes.
Palate: Well balanced with peach, poached pear and mandarin essence. A creamy vanilla texture and a lingering sweet fruit finish.
Serving Suggestions: Great summer drinking with seafood, white meats, and spicy dishes.Reviews and Awards
"A straightforward, well crafted and highly enjoyable wine. It has a soft tropical nose followed by sweet and vibrant fruit on the palate married to a rich acidity. The finish is clean and persistent."
TiZwine.com 20082002 hawkes bay aviator (reserve Bordeaux-Blend)
Blend:38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 20% Cab. Franc, 18% Malbec
Bouquet: Red fruits and spice, with leather, cedar, and cigar box notes.
Palate: Sweet, rounded berry fruit, chocolate, spices, fine oak. Silky texture and firm structure.
Serving Suggestions: Full-flavored red meats, artisan breads and cheeses.Reviews and Awards
"Cassis, chocolate, dark roasted coffee beans and ripe spices leap out of the glass. Very upfront but measured fruit. The rich, ripe and equally generous tannins are very intense. The structure is rich but not hard, and there is freshness on the finish."
Decanter: New Zealand Guide 2008, February 2008Bronze Medal – 2006 International Wine Awards
"Another classy, pricy wine from Hawkes Bay , but the extra couple of years' bottle age makes all the difference to drinkability. It still has dense blackcurrant fruit, but it has mellowed and malty, spicy complexities have developed. It's powerful, intense, concentrated and firmly structured, but balanced and very stylish, and the tannins have softened slightly but are still firm and drying. It will continue to develop for several more years."
Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times2007 hawkes bay leonarda (late harvest semillon)
Bouquet: Mango, orange and Turkish delight aromas give this wine an exotic bouquet. Marmalade and grapefruit characters result in an appealing citrus lift.
Palate: Rounded and luscious with flavours of marmalade and ripe tropical fruits. Grapefruit and honey characters are supported by fresh citrus flavours. A full flavoured, well balanced wine with a velvety mid palate and clean citrus finish.
Serving Suggestions: Almond cake, fresh fruit tart, cheese.
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