Decanter Chardonnay Panel Tasting February 2017
AD Chardonnay 2015 Highly Recommended 92 points "Texturally enticing and wonderfully ripe, this is a rich, buttery example. Honeycomb dances playfully across the palate along with toffee apples and butterscotch, while the racy acidity provides balance"
Mark your diaries, the Bridge Pa Wine Festival is on Saturday January 21st!
The winery will be closed for the Third Annual Bridge Pa Wine Festival, we're busy with plans and preparations so watch this space for further details. If you're quick, tickets are still available . . .
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AD Cumulus 2015 wins Best in Class 2017 at the Hawke's Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards!
New Distribution for Alpha Domus Launches
CoLab Wine Merchants. Formerly with Negociants NZ, Alpha Domus has formed a new national distribution partnership with Terra Sancta from Bannockburn, Central Otago
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Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
The awards from this competition are not only for technical correctness but also for their ability to complement appropriate food. We're thrilled to announce that The Wingwalker Viognier 2014 has been awarded with a Blue Gold, and The Barnstormer Syrah 2015 a Gold.
Gold Medal for The Barnstormer 2015 at Air NZ Wine Awards 2016
The success of The Barnstormer Syrah continues, the judges at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards have awarded this flagship wine a Gold medal, a great result!
Double Gold and a Trophy at the Hawke's Bay Wine Awards October 2016
The Barnstormer Syrah and AD Noble Selection from the 2015 vintage
both won a gold medal. The Noble which went on to win the Champion
Sweet Wine is receiving a lot of attention and we are delighted.
Bob Campbell review of The Aviator 2013 - 5* 96/100
"A dense and concentrated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.
Dark berry, wood smoke,
spice, anise and classy French oak.Big but accessible red
with a 'peacock's tail' of flavours on its lengthy finish.Very
impressive 7/7/2016"
