# Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah (2021)

- **Producer:** Trinity Hill Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, earth

## About this wine

The Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah is a 100% Syrah wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Founded in 1993, Trinity Hill was a pioneer in this area, planting Syrah vines with heritage links to French appellations. The Gimblett Gravels is known for its distinctive stony soils, which contribute to the wine's character. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a mild, dry, and warm growing season, promoting optimal fruit ripeness and quality.

## Interesting facts

- Vines were planted using cuttings from France's Rhône Valley.
- The Gimblett Gravels soils are ancient riverbed deposits.
- Trinity Hill was one of the first wineries in the Gimblett Gravels.
- The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild and dry growing season.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and supple tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its inherent peppery and spicy notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices used in cooking, creating harmonious pairings. The balanced acidity helps to cut through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah undergoes de-stemming before fermentation in small, open-top fermenters. The winemaking process utilizes a high proportion of whole berries and involves daily pumping over of skins during fermentation to extract color and tannins. Extended maceration follows fermentation. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild, dry, and warm growing season, contributing to optimal fruit ripeness and quality. Trinity Hill's winemaking philosophy prioritizes quality through controlled yields to achieve flavor intensity and elegant styles.