Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trinity Hill
Label Name:
 
Homage Syrah
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
96% Syrah, 4% Viognier
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed by critics — Cameron Douglas 96 pts; Quill & Pad 95–96; James Suckling ~98; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~93; Decanter notes 96% Syrah/4% Viognier; frequently listed among top New Zealand Syrahs

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, blackberry and violet aromas with cracked black pepper, smoked-meat and stony minerality. Fine chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, char‑grilled ribeye, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan pepper beef, Cantonese char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Gimblett Gravels parcels; partial whole‑bunch fermentation with Viognier skins; gentle plunging/pump‑overs (16–35 days on skins); aged 12–15 months in French oak barriques and large ovals; minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Trinity Hill, founded in 1993, is a Gimblett Gravels pioneer. Chief winemaker Warren Gibson (since 1997) crafts the flagship Homage Syrah (first released 2002) from estate parcels in Hawke's Bay.