BRIGHT SPARK

“AS A CHILD, I LOVED HELPING PICK THE GRAPES… AND ENJOYING THE REALLY DISTINCTIVE SMELL OF THE DEW DROPPING. FOR ME, THAT’S THE SCENT OF HAWKE’S BAY AND OF MY HOME”

er email signature proudly bears her familial status and heritage: “Beatrix Ham. Third Generation.”

Since arriving home in November 2017, following a stint living in London, 23-year-old Beatrix has been a firm fixture – and a friendly face – at the Alpha Domus cellar door. She’s the one fetching cool pitchers of water for weary cyclists peddling the Hawke’s Bay wine trails, welcoming international visitors