Homage Syrah 2021

Trinity Hill, produktside (hentet 19. okt. 2026): 2021 Trinity Hill Homage Syrah – område: Hawke's Bay; druer: Syrah. Producentens tekst (engelsk): The 2021 Homage is a beautifully aromatic wine. A floral, scented nose of blueberry and violet dominate with spice and licorice aromatic’s sitting in the background. The wine is intense and concentrated in the mouth with fine-grained tannins providing a powerful, yet silky texture. Balanced acidity and supportive oak ensure the wine remains vibrant, focused, and supple on the palate distinguished by exceptional length of flavour and a lingering spicy finish. Drink now to 2040. Decant before serving. Winemaking: 2021 was an exceptional Hawkes Bay vintage. Moderate yields combined with warmer than average temperatures and dry conditions encouraged fruit to achieve optimum ripeness and maintain excellent condition through to harvest. Impeccable viticulture during the growing season ensured fruit quality of the highest order. The hand-harvested Syrah grapes were de-stemmed and fermented in small open top fermenters. Each parcel was gently hand-plunged during fermentation to aid optimum colour and tannin extraction. They were also fermented with a high proportion of whole berries, with 30% whole cluster. These winemaking techniques were used to increase aromatic, structural, and textural complexity. Maturation in small and large oak vessels was utilized to further enhance the distinct qualities of each parcel. 75% were matured in 228-litre French oak barriques for 18 to 21 months, of which 54% were new. The remaining 25% were matured in seasoned 5,400-litre French oak ovals. The final wine was blended in December 2022 and bottled in late February 2023 with no fining and minimal filtration.