2021 125 Gimblett Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay, Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels

• Style: Dry, textured, stone fruit with toasted oak
• Taste: White peach, citrus blossom, nuts, mouthwatering acidity
• Food: Grilled fish, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, butter sauces
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, special meals
• Serve: Now, 14% ABV, chill well

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A Chardonnay built on precision and grip. White peach and citrus blossom emerge beneath a toasty oak frame, while sharp acidity holds the richness in check—no flabby butter here, but real focus and mouthwatering length. Stone fruit and toasted nuts build through the mid-palate, delivering the textural depth of serious winemaking without excess. At 14% ABV and bone dry (2.6 g/L residual sugar), it drinks clean and elegant.

The Winery — Trinity Hill

Established in 1993, Trinity Hill has pioneered the Gimblett Gravels, one of Hawkes Bay's most distinctive terroirs. Winemaker Warren Gibson, resident since 1997, oversees 80 hectares and knows these soils intimately. This wine comes from the Tin Shed plot—silty earth over gravel—where dry farming concentrates the fruit into a refined expression. The 2021 vintage brought warm, sunny ripening followed by cool, dry autumn conditions; perfect for balance. Fermented with wild yeasts in French oak and aged 14 months on lees, the wine shows the house philosophy: elegance, balance, and flavour precision that make it a joy to drink.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a benchmark pour for anyone exploring what fine Whites with Oak can offer. The acidity and toasted notes pair brilliantly with grilled fish, roasted chicken, and creamy cheeses; butter-based sauces bring out the nuttier notes. Its New Zealand origin balances ripe generosity with maritime freshness, making it equally at home at a date night table or as a thoughtful gift. Chill well and drink now. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.