Alpha Domus Estate The Cumulus Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs 2017

Description

"This is wonderfully rich and generous in style, showing gorgeous aromas of baked apple, fig and floral with seductive yeasty complexity. The palate is concentrated and expansive, delivering layers of silky texture and complex flavours, brilliantly framed by bright acidity. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2019

The Cumulus Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs with zero dosage, is a return to natural authenticity. Elegantly dry in style it exhibits a fine and persistent bead, with creamy brioche aromas from malolactic fermentation and time on yeast lees in the bottle. Fruit sweetness balanced with natural acidity and green apple freshness create a mouth watering and lingering finish.

The grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed from the Clone 6 Chardonnay block planted in 1991. Cropping levels were kept to a maximum of 12 tonnes/ha through controlled pruning in winter and canopy management through the growing season. Harvested early with optimum sugar ripeness and flavour for Methode Traditionelle, this Chardonnay clone has been specifically selected for its bright citrus freshness, and light elegant structure on the palate.

From its origins in 1989, establishing both vineyard and winery, Alpha Domus was a pioneer in the renowned Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand family owned, they have always been inspired to create beautiful wines of worth; the importance of quality and expert craftsmanship paramount. Alpha is derived from the first initials of the founding family members names in age descending order, Anthonius, Leonarda, Paulus, Henrikus and Anthony, Domus is Latin for home.

Food Pairing: The perfect aperitif and a great accompaniment through all course.