Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2024

Trinity Hill, produktside (hentet 19. okt. 2026): 2024 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Chardonnay 100%. Producentens tekst (engelsk): Fragrant aromas of white nectarines, citrus blossom and lime zest are complemented by hints of toasted nuts, flint, and savoury spices. The wine is refined and complex yet remains fresh and vibrant thanks to a fine acid backbone. These qualities, combined with tangy stone fruit/citrus flavours, integrated spicy/toasty oak results in a delicious palate with a salivating, lingering finish. A wine of balance, finesse and complexity that are the hallmarks of Trinity Hill Chardonnay. Vineyards: 97% Tin Shed, 3% Winery Block Varieties: 100% Chardonnay Harvest Detail: Picked: 29 th Feb to 14 th March Winemaking: Weather conditions leading up to the 2024 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. Perfect conditions for varieties such as Chardonnay grown on free-draining sites such as the Gimblett Gravels. Hand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented in 500-litre French oak puncheons and 228L Barriques, of which 36% were new. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and impart further richness. The wine spent 12 months in barrel before being blended to tank for a further seven months maturation on its yeast lees to build further texture and complexity. The wine was filtered and bottled in August 2025 with no fining.