The Barnstormer 2021

Alpha Domus

The Barnstormer
2021

Country
New Zealand
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
North Island
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,6 g/l

About this winery

The Alpha Domus vineyard and winery were established by the Ham Family in 1990, in the Bridge Pā district of Hawke’s Bay. The range of wines consists of single vineyard varietals and classic blends produced at the on-site winery from the mature 20 hectare family vineyard. The site, twenty kilometres inland from the coast, has free draining, low fertility soils, low rainfall and consistently enjoys hot summers, usually three degrees or so higher than the rest of Hawke’s Bay. The vineyard is...

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Press reviews

Le Devoir
Jean Aubry, March 2022 (Vintage 2019)

Gracieuse, svelte et élancée, fraîche, suave et fort bien habillée, voilà qui ouvre déjà quelque perspective de perception pour une syrah, certes peu concentrée, mais d’un contact direct qui demeure courtois. Le fruité y est précis, avec ce petit côté tapenade un rien fumé à la clef. On y revient pour terminer rapidement la bouteille.

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