Robin Baggett possesses a proclivity for cowboy boots, cowboy hats and big, Western belt buckles. Michelle Baggett personifies “Georgia peach” and southern hospitality. Together, this down home couple followed their unpretentious hearts from San Luis Obispo to Napa Valley.
Vintners
Winemaker Henrik Poulsen winemaking career took him from the Old World of Winemaking to the New World of Napa where he has spent 19 years handcrafting ultra-premium wines, including seven years, at Alpha Omega. Henrik believes in allowing the fruit and vineyard sites to show their diversity. While not necessarily hands-off in the cellar, he is always palate-on. Rather than relying on lab numbers, he prefers to trust his palate in winemaking decisions.
Winemaker
Jean Hoefliger — gifted, passionate and not afraid to take risks — combines with Michel Rolland, one of the most influential winemaking consultants in the world, to form Alpha Omega’s dynamic duo consulting winemaking team. Winemaker Henrik Poulsen, Jean and Michel shared 13 years together as a winemaking team. Their synergy lies in creating wines that express their passion for excellence and the unique terroir that is Napa Valley.
Consulting Winemakers
Famed wine critic Robert Parker wrote early on about Alpha Omega, “This relatively new Rutherford winery continues to turn out impressive wines that merit attention from consumers.” Vintage after vintage, prominent wine experts continue to heap praise on Alpha Omega’s dazzling wines.
Critical Acclaim
Alpha Omega, a Napa Green-certified winery and vineyard, is committed to being good stewards of the land and good neighbors. This family-owned winery endeavors to protect the earth for future generations by adhering to sustainable practices now.
Sustainability
