Supple and medium bodied, this has those classic Hawkes Bay Syrah aromatics, red fruits, spice and florals, with a savoury undertone. There’s an ease about it that to us says ‘night on the couch with pizza’.

 Alpha Domus was established by the Ham family in 1989 in Hawkes Bay’s Bridge Pa Triangle. Their 20 hectare estate is now fully certified organic. Winemaking is in the hands of Barry Riwai, who has worked extensively in Hawkes Bay for over 20 years.