Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay
A vibrant White wine offering elegant citrus, toasted nuts, and a beautifully linear acidity
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay from Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand, is a superb dry White (still) wine crafted from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak puncheons and barriques, then aged for 12 months in barrel and six months on lees, it offers a rich and complex profile. Expect delightful aromas of citrus fruit, white nectarines, and delicate white flowers, leading to a medium-bodied palate with flavours of toasted nuts, spices, and a subtle flinty note, all balanced by elegant oak and linear acidity. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with poultry, rich fish, or mild cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The hand-harvested fruit for this wine was gently pressed before being fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500 litre French oak puncheons and a small number of 228 litre French oak barriques, 46% of which were new. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften acidity and give further richness. The wine then spent 12 months in barrel, followed by a furthersix months in tank on lees before being bottled with no fining and minimal filtration in July 2023.
Flavour profile
This elegant Chardonnay offers a delightful aromatic bouquet of citrus fruit, white nectarines, and delicate white flowers. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied richness with flavours of toasted nuts, spices, and a subtle flinty note, all balanced by well-integrated oak and a beautifully linear acidity.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C. A brief aeration can enhance its complex aromas and flavours.