Trinity Hill
Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2023 750ml

WINEMAKING

The weather conditions for the 2023 harvest was a year of extremes, long, hot and humid. However, March and April enjoyed an extended summer with settled weather, warm dry days and cooler nights, these conditions were more suited towards early ripening varieties such as Chardonnay grown on free draining sites such as the Gimblett Gravels or later ripening varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented in 500-litre French oak puncheons and 228L Barriques, of which 57% were new. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and impart further richness. The wine spent 12 months in barrel before being blended to tank for a further six months maturation on its yeast lees to build further texture and complexity. The wine was filtered and bottled in July 2024 with no fining.

THE WINE

Fragrant aromas of white nectarines, citrus blossom and lime zest are complemented by hints of toasted nuts, flint, and savoury spices.

The wine is refined and complex yet remains fresh and vibrant thanks to a fine acid backbone. These qualities, combined with tangy stone fruit/citrus flavours, integrated spicy/toasty oak results in a delicious palate with a salivating, lingering finish.

A wine of balance, finesse and complexity that are the hallmarks of Trinity Hill Chardonnay.

Drink from 2023 to 2030.