2022 Hawkes Bay Syrah, Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay

• Style: Cool-climate Syrah, supple and structured
• Taste: Wild raspberry, dark berries, black pepper, liquorice
• Food: Grilled beef, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, braises
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Now through 2027, at cellar temperature

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ripe and generous fruit meets cool-climate precision. Wild raspberries, dark berries, black pepper and liquorice jump from the glass, but the real story lies beneath: supple tannins and bracing acidity frame the wine with quiet authority, while a whisper of toasty oak sits in the background. This is approachable now, yet structured enough to reward patience over the next five years.

The Winery — Trinity Hill

Established in 1993, Trinity Hill recognised the outstanding potential of Gimblett Gravels when others dismissed the site as barren. Winemaker Warren Gibson has been crafting wines here since 1997 and oversees the winery's 80 hectares of vineyard. His meticulous approach—three weeks of careful skin contact post-fermentation, then maturation across used French oak and stainless steel—produces wines that balance oak influence with fruit purity. The result reflects what Gimblett Gravels does best: elegance, balance and precision of flavour.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Grilled beef, roasted lamb and aged hard cheeses are natural companions; the wine's savoury edge and moderate alcohol (12.5%) make it equally at home with braised dishes or barbecued chicken. The 2022 vintage benefited from long, hot, sunny ripening followed by cool nights—exactly what these free-draining gravel soils and dry westerly winds needed to concentrate flavour. Drink now or cellar through 2027. Explore our Syrah & Shiraz selection to discover how this grape performs across New Zealand, and venture deeper into our Hawkes Bay collection.