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Cuisine Rates The Wingwalker
The 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.”
Vintage 2010 - Progress
Vintage kicked off at Alpha Domus on the 24th of March this year. Quite a late start, as last year we started on the 4th of March. The extended ripening period and dry weather has given us great fruit quality thus far, with clean fruit. While not especially high brix, the flavours have been excellent. Sauvignon Blanc fruit has shown crisp, clean aromas with a remarkable purity and intensity. Chardonnay has been very good too, with some wonderful flavours that show remarkable purity too.
Looking ahead, we are anticipating our Viognier to come in soon and the aromatic variety is shaping up well as the sugar levels rise. Semillon for the Leonarda is continuing to progress well, Darren (our vineyard manager) is continually assessing and watching the quality in the vineyard for this important variety. The Bordeaux reds continue to ripen and at this point are looking promising, as is the Syrah. All we need do now is to hope that the weather plays ball!
The Aviator is "Wine of the Week"!
Our 2007 The Aviator has been named "Wine of the Week" on Sue Courtney's webzine for food and wine lovers. The site covers wine, food, books, news and reviews, with an emphasis on New Zealand. Visit the website to find out more.
Sue is an Auckland-based writer who loves writing about wine, food and her experiences. Her 'webzine' reaches all wine and food lovers who like to cruise the cyber highway - anywhere in the world. As she says, "The cyber-highway goes everywhere and it's the only safe place to drive with a glass of wine in hand!"
Viognier 2008 - Trophy Winner
To go with it's new name "The Wingwalker" Viognier 2008 now has a Gold Medal and The Trophy for Chapmion Viognier at the Hawke's Bay Mercedes Benz Wine Awards 2009.Alpha Domus Makes 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 - The Pilot Chardonnay 2008 and the Alpha Domus 'The Wingwalker' Viognier 2008.
Matthew Jukes is wine correspondent of the Daily Mail and is read each week by over 9 million readers. He has won The International Wine and Spirit Competition’s Trophy for Communicator of the Year, writes best selling wine guides in the UK and Australia, as well as being a wine buyer and internationally respected wine judge.
Each year he publishes his list of 60 best NZ Wines, and also other articles blogs etc. Visit his website for more details.
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."
Read more about these and other Alpha Domus accolades.
To go with a glass of the Barrique Fermented Chardonnay...
Our favourite easy-entertaining recipe from well-known chef and caterer, Ruth Pretty, is barbecued balsamic chicken with caramelised limes and salad greens. Click here for Ruth's recipe.
