This ticks a lot of boxes for us. It’s estate grown, certified organic, excellent value, and a classic expression of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. Stonefruit aromatics, well judged oak use and creamy texture. It’s all there.

 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.