ACCOLADES
Air New Zealand Wine Awards - November 2010
The Air New Zealand Wine Awards were announced on 20 November 2010. This is the premier wine competition in New Zealand, with over 1500 entries this year. Alpha Domus were awarded for:
The Pilot Leonarda Late Harvest Semillon 2009 - Silver Medal
The Pilot Merlot Cabernet 2007 - Silver Medal
Hawke's Bay A&P Mercedes Wine Awards - October 2010
The Hawke's Bay Mercedes Wine Awards were announced on 19 October, at a glittering event celebrating the 10th anniversary of these unique regional awards.
The Aviatrix 2009 - Silver Medal
Three 5-star rankings for The Aviator 2007
New Zealand's most respected wine writers are unanimous in awarding 5 stars to The Aviator 2007:
A dense, ripe silken-textured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec. Firm tannins are buried in the wine's generously fleshy frame although they emerge with strength on the finish.
93/100
Bob Campbell
A monster blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and malbec from a screamer of a vintage - 2007 is proving to be a stunner where Hawke's Bay reds are concerned, and this is a great example. Powerfully perfumed, dense and delicious - it's seasonal stuff. Aromas of baked prune, dried figs, cedar and pepper with some espresso and tobacco thrown in for good measure. To drink, it's fleshy and warm with solid fruit, plump, plush tannins and medicinal length of flavour.
5 stars
Yvonne Lorkin, Wine Editor
This has been one of the highly sought-after wines from the Hawke's Bay, and this exceptional 2007 offering is best yet from this boutique producer. The bouquet is classically Bordeaux in style, displaying cassis, dark plum, cigar, spice and cedary oak characters. The palate is superbly concentrated and velvety with excellent mid palate weight and plenty of polished tannins. A gloriously expressed red showing power and richness as well as grace and poise. Made from 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot and 14% Malbec, the wine was matured in French oak (75% new) for 17 months before bottling. At its best: now to 2018. $50.00 14% Natural cork.
95/100 - 5 stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Decanter World Wine Awards - 2010
Alpha Domus The Wingwalker Viognier 2008 has received one of only two golds awarded to New Zealand Viogniers in the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards. Only four Viogniers worldwide have been awarded the top honour, so this accolade recognises The Wingwalker as one of the best Viogniers in the world.
Cuisine Magazine - May 2010
Alpha Domus The Wingwalker Viognier 2008 has been Awarded 4 Stars in Cuisine Magazine of May 2010. Here's what they had to say:
“In this wine the gently caressing, creamy texture that Viognier can do so well is harnessed to deep concentrated fruit that offers a fascinating sweet-cum-funky profile, Jane Boyle enjoyed the 'sophisticated use of oak'. Uncork a bottle with a stir-fry, complete with almonds and noodles.”
Hawke's Bay A&P Mercedes Wine Awards - October 2009
The Wingwalker Viognier 2008 - Gold Medal and Trophy for Champion Viognier
Mathew Jukes Top 60 List for 2010
Acclaimed wine writer Matthew Jukes has named two of our wines in his 60 best New Zealand Wines 2010 -
Decanter Wine Awards - 2007
Now in it's third year, the Decanter World Wine Awards is a global competition whose aim is to provide credible recommendations for today's wine consumer. The awards reflect regional styles, celebrate diversity, promote value for money and highlight quality. Results were announced at the London International Wine & Spirits Fair - (22-24 May 2007). Alpha Domus was awarded Silver for both The Navigator 2002 & 2004.
Another success for the 2007 Viognier!
A Bronze medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 - Alpha Domus Viognier 2007
"Fresh clean nectarine and stonefruit aromas. A good weight. Clean, ripe fruit. Fresh and elegant hints of stone fruits such as nectarine and yellow plum. Well made. A good length."
Not 1 But 2 May Cuisine Magazine successes for Alpha Domus
Alpha Domus Viognier 2007 (high 4 star rating)
"From the Bridge Pa Triangle comes a crisp vibrant, citrusy number. A good wine to unwind with – open a bottle with your partner on a Friday evening."
"From the Bridge Pa Triangle comes a crisp vibrant, citrusy number. A good wine to unwind with – open a bottle with your partner on a Friday evening."
Alpha Domus Barrique Fermented Chardonnay 2007 (4 star rating)
"Interesting peaty, biscuity scents (from the barrel influence) introduce a visous, multi-faceted mouthful. Citrus and flinty flavours are buoyed by a creamy texture. Very smart and very Hawke’s Bay."
Decanter.Com
The Navigator 2004 ****
"Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island is proving a fabulous source of New World Bordeaux blends. This offering is redolent with fresh cassis aromas with a herbaceous edge and a hint of menthol. The palate is smooth, ripe and generous with substantial weight of fruit and structure. Delicious. Up to 5 years."
"Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island is proving a fabulous source of New World Bordeaux blends. This offering is redolent with fresh cassis aromas with a herbaceous edge and a hint of menthol. The palate is smooth, ripe and generous with substantial weight of fruit and structure. Delicious. Up to 5 years."
Royal Easter Show Awards - March 2007
The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards trophy presentation dinner was held on 24 March. Alpha Domus were awarded for:
Air New Zealand Wine Awards - October 2006
The Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2006 were held in Hawkes Bay on 11 November and marked the 20th year of the national carrier's association with these prestigious awards. Alpha Domus were awarded for:
International Wine Awards - September 2006
The International Wine Challenge is the world's biggest annual wine competition, with thousands of entries, and judges from across the globe. Alpha Domus were awarded for:2005 Noble Selection - Silver
2005 BF Chardonnay - Bronze
2004 AD Chardonnay - Bronze
2004 AD Semillon - Bronze
2006 Rose - Bronze
2002 Aviator - Bronze
2005 BF Chardonnay - Bronze
2004 AD Chardonnay - Bronze
2004 AD Semillon - Bronze
2006 Rose - Bronze
2002 Aviator - Bronze
International Chardonnay Awards - 2006
With its focus on the single varietal Chardonnay, the International Chardonnay Challenge provides a unique opportunity for the promotion of the main wine style of the Gisborne region of New Zealand. Alpha Domus were awarded for:
Trophy For Champion Sweet Wine : 2005 AD Noble Selection
The Liquorland Top 100 competition held recently has awarded our AD Noble Selection a Gold Medal in the sweet wine class and The Trophy for the Champion Sweet Wine.
Hawke's Bay A&P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards 2006
Gold Trophy for Champion Sweet Wine: The Pilot Leonarda Late Harvest Semillon 2005
Award Winning Viognier
Our 2005 Viognier won a Trophy at the 2006 Royal Easter Show. The Royal Easter Show is New Zealand's oldest running wine competition - 2006 was the 53rd event and this year there were a record breaking 1343 wines entered from 226 wineries from all over New Zealand. Paul attended the award ceremony where he was presented with the trophy by Timothy Giles from the Herald on Sunday.
