Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020

Trinity Hill is one of Hawke’s Bay’s most respected wineries. Founded in 1993 by winemaker John Hancock and partners Robyn and Robert Wilson, the estate was established with the vision of crafting premium wines that showcased the unique terroir of Hawke’s Bay.

The winery’s early focus was on Bordeaux-style blends and Syrah, recognizing the region’s potential for these varieties. A major turning point came in the late 1990s when Trinity Hill became one of the pioneering producers in the Gimblett Gravels, a sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, with stony, free-draining soils that mirror the terroir of Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
Trinity Hill gained international acclaim with its Homage Syrah, a tribute to the legendary Rhône Valley winemaker Gérard Jaboulet, and has continued to expand its portfolio with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and alternative varietals.

The Syrah grapes for this wine were hand harvested from estate-owned vineyards of three individual sites and clones, and then fermented separately before blending post-fermentation. A range of maceration periods allowed for increased complexity. A small percentage of Viognier skins were included in some batches to further aid in providing complexity and texture. The wine was then matured for 12 to 16 months, entirely in 5,400 litre French oak ovals, before bottling.