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Alpha Domus was established in 1991 to produce premium wines from an immaculate 20 hectare vineyard on the western Heretaunga Plains near Hastings, New Zealand.
The alluvial soils characteristic of this area combined with low rainfall and high summer temperatures provides ideal growing conditions for high quality fruit.
Careful viticultural management aimed at low crop yields further enhances the ripeness and varietal flavours.
A Family Business
The entire operation was founded on the vision of the five members of the Ham family. Ton (Anthonius) and Lea Ham emigrated to New Zealand in the early 1960's and in partnership with sons Paul, Henry and Anthony decided to develop a premium wine project in the late 1980's.
The name Alpha Domus represents how the venture came into being. Alpha represents the Ham family as it is a grouping of each family member's first initial and Domus is the Latin word for house or home.
The Winemaker
Winemaker Evert Nijzink joined the team late in 1997. Evert started his winemaking career in the Bordeaux region of France and has been involved in the wine industry in Hawke's Bay since the late 1980's. He travels annually to Europe to work as a 'flying' winemaker in the south of France over the European vintage period. With New Zealand training in oenology and both New Zealand and European winemaking influences, Evert brings with him skills and experience needed to produce wines characteristic of the philosophy behind Alpha Domus.
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We have visited this amazing winerie now many times and each time we have never been disappointed. The staff are always friendly & courteious ever helpful, but never never pushy. Their reds are an utter delight to drink and as for their desert wine, well it is simply unbelievably - you really can taste & smell apples. We will keep on visiting this winery and purchasing their wines for as long as they are there. A must visit place |
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9 / 10
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10 / 10 |
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9 / 10 |
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Favorite wine |
House Merlot |
Favorite meal |
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| Your Host |
Anthony Ham |
Web |
www.alphadomus.co.nz |
| Address |
1829 Maraekakaho Road, RD 1
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Phone |
06 879 6752 |
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Hastings |
Fax |
06 879 6952 |
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Hawke's Bay |
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Outdoor area |
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Seats 50+ |
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Smoker Area |
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Dogs Allowed |
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Licensed |
Licensed |
| Price Range |
NZD 20 ( - ) |
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