Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trinity Hill
Label Name:
 
Gimblett Gravels Syrah
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
99% Syrah, 1% Viognier.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Trinity Hill wines (other vintages) have won international medals and trophies (IWC 2022, Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2024; Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021 won medals at MIWC 2025)

Tasting Note
Perfumed black fruit (raspberry, blackberry), black pepper, five-spice and liquorice; savoury/meaty notes, silky ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast leg of lamb, beef short ribs, venison or duck (Western); char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled teriyaki or hoisin duck (Asian); matured hard cheeses and mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, de‑stemmed and fermented separately; small Viognier skins included for aromatics; matured 12–16 months in 5,400L French oak ovals; blended Dec 2021, bottled Feb 2022.

Vineyard Info
Trinity Hill, founded in 1993, is a Gimblett Gravels pioneer with estate vineyards (Tin Shed, Gimblett Stones, Gimblett Estate); Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson oversees vineyards and winemaking.