2020 The Trinity Hawkes Bay, Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay

• Style: Bordeaux-blend, supple and structured
• Taste: Plum, leather, subtle spice, ripe rounded palate
• Food: Roasted beef, braised stews, peppercorn steak, aged cheese
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, weeknight table
• Serve: 14% ABV, screwcap, 75cl

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This wine drinks with immediate pleasure, balancing structure and suppleness in a single sip. The Merlot-anchored blend (52%) marries Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc to deliver plum and leather on the nose alongside subtle spice. The palate is ripe and rounded, with real tannin grip softened into silky texture—composure without ceremony. At 14% alcohol, it feels assured and proportional, inviting you back to the glass.

The Winery — Trinity Hill

Established in 1993, Trinity Hill recognised the outstanding potential of Gimblett Gravels before most, planting vines on what was then barren ground. Winemaker Warren Gibson has guided the estate since 1997, now overseeing 80 hectares across this distinctive terroir. His team makes wines reflecting precision and drinkability, with the elegance and balance that these gravels reward. The 2020 vintage benefited from a classic season: long, hot days balanced by cool autumn nights. Extended maceration up to four weeks and 15 months in French oak and steel refined the tannins into what you taste today.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted or braised beef, peppercorn-crusted steak, aged Cheddar or Gouda—this Merlot-led blend is built for savoury food that demands composure and grip. It sits comfortably alongside the rest of our New Zealand selection, and if you're exploring red blends across cool and warm climates, we've curated a strong range for both weeknight ease and Sunday lunch occasions. The Hawkes Bay continental climate—warmer than Bordeaux, cooler than California—is essential to this wine's character, and that terroir translates to the table with generosity without sacrificing composure. Vegetarian and vegan. Screwcap closure, 75cl.