COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Trinity Hill
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is a New Zealand white wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke's Bay, known for its distinctive stony soils. Trinity Hill, a pioneer in the region since 1993, is committed to innovation and integrity in winemaking. This Chardonnay is crafted from estate-grown grapes, reflecting the unique terroir of the Gimblett Gravels. The 2022 vintage benefited from a classic Hawke's Bay summer, characterized by warm days and cool nights that supported optimal grape ripening and acidity retention.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gimblett Gravels is a small sub-region defined by its unique stony soil.
Fact 02
Indigenous yeast was used for fermentation, adding complexity.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in 500-litre French oak puncheons, with 40% new oak.
Fact 04
Trinity Hill was one of the first wineries to plant vines in the Gimblett Gravels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is produced from estate-grown grapes, hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeast in 500-litre French oak puncheons, with malolactic fermentation encouraged for added richness. The wine undergoes an 11-month aging period in these puncheons, 40% of which are new, followed by four months of maturation in tank on lees. The final alcohol by volume is 13.00%.
