# Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay (2022)

- **Producer:** Trinity Hill
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus blossom, nectarine, lime zest, roasted hazelnut, cashew, gun flint, cloves, smoke, vanilla

## About this wine

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is a New Zealand white wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke's Bay, known for its distinctive stony soils. Trinity Hill, a pioneer in the region since 1993, is committed to innovation and integrity in winemaking. This Chardonnay is crafted from estate-grown grapes, reflecting the unique terroir of the Gimblett Gravels. The 2022 vintage benefited from a classic Hawke's Bay summer, characterized by warm days and cool nights that supported optimal grape ripening and acidity retention.

## Interesting facts

- Gimblett Gravels is a small sub-region defined by its unique stony soil.
- Indigenous yeast was used for fermentation, adding complexity.
- The wine is aged in 500-litre French oak puncheons, with 40% new oak.
- Trinity Hill was one of the first wineries to plant vines in the Gimblett Gravels.

## Food pairing

The wine's beautifully linear acidity and mid-weight style make it a fantastic food companion. Its elegant oak provides texture that complements richer dishes, while citrus and stone fruit notes cut through fat and enhance seafood.

## Wine making process

The Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022 is produced from estate-grown grapes, hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeast in 500-litre French oak puncheons, with malolactic fermentation encouraged for added richness. The wine undergoes an 11-month aging period in these puncheons, 40% of which are new, followed by four months of maturation in tank on lees. The final alcohol by volume is 13.00%.