"Elegant & restrained" Wine Orbit
Fresh aromatics are evident on the nose including citrus, grapefruit & stone fruit, complemented on the palate by gunflint
Fantastic with rich seafood dishes or roast chicken
Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2020
Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2020
Accolades
Awarded 88/100 Points & 4 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2021
Description
- French oak
- Grapefruit
- Roasted nuts
- Creamy richness
"Elegant and restrained, showing crunchy apple, nectarine, lemon peel and a hint of oatmeal notes on the nose, followed by a finely expressed palate that's juicy and lingering. Brightly expressed and linear with pristine fruit flavours and crisp acidity" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2021
Typically, fresh aromatics of quality Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay are evident on the nose including citrus, grapefruit and stone fruit. These are complemented on the palate by a creamy richness, hints of roasted nuts and gunflint, and a mouthwatering finish.
100% Chardonnay grapes grown throughout Hawke's Bay in Bridge Pa, Maraekakaho, Haumoana, Gimblett Gravels & Ohiti.
Weather conditions leading up to the 2020 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 yet remained dry, providing ideal ripening conditions while preserving natural acidity.
Grapes were sourced from seven vineyards in five distinctly different sub-regions in Hawke’s Bay. Each vineyard was harvested separately with the fruit gently pressed without crushing or de-stemming. Fermentations were carried out in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and 500-litre French oak puncheons, using either cultured or indigenous yeast. The former preserving fruit flavour, the latter imparting complexity and texture. Malolactic fermentation and ageing on yeast lees for six months further enhanced complexity and mouthfeel.
Food Pairing: A delicious Chardonnay of richness and finesse that can enjoyed on its own or matched with food. Try with rich seafood dishes or roast chicken.
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