COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Trinity Hill Wines
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah is a 100% Syrah wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Founded in 1993, Trinity Hill was a pioneer in this area, planting Syrah vines with heritage links to French appellations. The Gimblett Gravels is known for its distinctive stony soils, which contribute to the wine's character. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a mild, dry, and warm growing season, promoting optimal fruit ripeness and quality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines were planted using cuttings from France's Rhône Valley.
Fact 02
The Gimblett Gravels soils are ancient riverbed deposits.
Fact 03
Trinity Hill was one of the first wineries in the Gimblett Gravels.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild and dry growing season.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah undergoes de-stemming before fermentation in small, open-top fermenters. The winemaking process utilizes a high proportion of whole berries and involves daily pumping over of skins during fermentation to extract color and tannins. Extended maceration follows fermentation. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild, dry, and warm growing season, contributing to optimal fruit ripeness and quality. Trinity Hill's winemaking philosophy prioritizes quality through controlled yields to achieve flavor intensity and elegant styles.
