Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah 2022

Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah 2022"Moderately deep ruby red with a purple hue, lightly on the rim. The nose is gently full, with aromas of blackberry, cherry, herb, violet and spice. Medium bodied, aromas of blackberry and cherry entwined with violet, peppercorn and a hint of meaty nuance. The creamy palate and lively acidity carry the dark fruit and savoury details, a light grip of tannin frames the fruit and lends a savoury, long finish. This Syrah is well structured with succulent

"Moderately deep ruby-red with a purple hue, lightly on the rim. The nose is gently full, with aromas of blackberry, cherry, herb, violet and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of blackberry and cherry entwined with violet, peppercorn and a hint of meaty nuance. The creamy palate and lively acidity carry the dark fruit and savoury details, a light grip of tannin frames the fruit and lends a savoury, long finish. This Syrah is well-structured with succulent fruit and savoury details" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2025

"The inviting bouquet shows sweet plum, thyme, clove, and nutmeg aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate offering juicy fruit flavours with polished tannins. Attractively styled and expressed, offering charming drinking. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2025

The perfume/florals and spice of Syrah introduce a fruit-dominant, complex wine bursting with intense blueberry/raspberry/blackberry fruit flavours. Supple tannins, crisp acidity, and a touch of toasty oak, combine on the palate to produce succulent, lingering, spicy finish. 

Weather conditions leading up to the 2022 harvest were typical of a classic Hawke’s Bay summer – long hot sunny days with moderate-cool nights. As Autumn arrived the season became cooler, with intermittent rain, however early warm ripening conditions produced a ripe, supple and delicious Syrah.

Several individual parcels from our three Gimblett Gravels vineyards were harvested separately and de-stemmed prior to fermentation. Gentle daily pumping over of the skins during fermentation helped extract a soft, complex structure. Extended maceration on skins following fermentation helped to further integrate and soften the tannins.

Following a period of ageing in stainless steel tanks and seasoned small- and large-format French oak barrels, the individual batches were blended to create the ideal marriage of components.

Food Pairing: Released young to emphasize the beautiful perfume and fruit freshness, this wine can happily be enjoyed on its own or partnered with a wide range of foods, particularly red meat dishes, game, or pasta.