Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021

Trinity Hill's Gimblett Gravels Syrah is a benchmark Hawke's Bay Syrah, grown on the winery's stony estate vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels.

Hawke's Bay | Gimblett Gravels | Benchmark NZ Syrah | Cellar to 2033

Tasting Notes

Captivating floral and perfumed aromas of ripe raspberries and blackberries, along with hints of Chinese five spice, black liquorice, and vanilla bean, lead to a concentrated yet vibrant palate where refined tannins and refreshing acidity combine to create a supple, silky texture and a spicy, succulent finish of outstanding length.

A polished, perfumed expression of Gimblett Gravels Syrah, built to age.

Why you'll love it: Hawke's Bay Syrah in its most elegant register, all floral lift, spice and silky texture rather than sheer weight, with the structure to cellar for a decade.

Reviews

96 points and 5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2023. "Wonderfully harmonious and supremely well balanced with a sustained refined finish."

95 points, Outstanding, Cameron Douglas MS, July 2024. "Youthful and vibrant with a lengthy complex and flinty finish."

96 points and 5 Stars, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2021 vintage).

Champion Syrah, Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2024.

Gold Medal, New Zealand International Wine Show 2023.

The Vineyard

The fruit is grown on Trinity Hill's estate vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels, the free-draining, stony Hawke's Bay sub-region laid down by the old Ngaruroro River. From the warm 2020 to 2021 season, parcels were fermented with around 20 to 30 percent whole bunches, then matured in large 5,400-litre French oak ovals for 12 to 15 months, building complexity while keeping the fruit and perfume to the fore.

About Trinity Hill

Trinity Hill was founded in 1993 as one of the early pioneers of Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels, the free-draining, stony district laid down by the old Ngaruroro River and now recognised as one of New Zealand's benchmark sites for Syrah and Chardonnay. The idea was hatched over dinner at London's Bleeding Heart restaurant, and more than thirty years on the winery is known internationally for its food-friendly, terroir-driven reds and whites, led by its icon Syrah, Homage. Chief winemaker Warren Gibson has guided the cellar since 1997, a quality-over-quantity approach that has made Trinity Hill a fixture on serious restaurant lists.

Perfect with venison, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or a peppered ribeye. The spice and fine tannins are made for rich, savoury red meat.

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