TRINITY HILL HOMAGE

Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2018 Magnum Gift Box 1.5L

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Fresh raspberry and blackberry are layered with liquorice, cedar, spice and mineral notes in the 2018 Homage Syrah. Ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity give it a refined, clearly structured feel. Try it when you want a savoury red with depth, precision and a long finish.

PalateKeySt · Structured & Complex
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Firm presence, defined fine tannins, vibrant acidity and savoury detail favour Structured palates. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.

This suits you if you enjoy refined, structured reds with fresh berries and savoury complexity.

It may not suit you if you prefer plush reds with very gentle acidity and little grip.

99.6% Syrah, 0.4% ViognierGimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay1500 ml bottle13.0% alcohol
$349.99
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Tasting Notes
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Tasting Notes

How this wine feels

There is depth and presence, with fine tannins giving the wine a clear frame. Vibrant freshness carries the fruit and savoury flavours through a lasting finish. The texture is refined, but structure is more noticeable than plush softness.

The sliders show how strongly each characteristic comes through. Higher does not mean better.

Structural IntensityFirm presence7/10
DelicatePowerful

How much presence and firmness the wine has in your mouth.

Astringency / TanninModerate grip5/10
Little gripFirm grip

The drying, gripping feeling on your gums.

Acidity SharpnessZesty7/10
GentleZesty

The fresh, mouth-watering edge of the wine.

Bitterness / SavourinessNoticeable6/10
LittlePronounced

Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.

Softness / RoundnessBalanced6/10
FirmRounded

How smooth and rounded the wine feels.

Sweet-Fruit ExpressionModerate fruit6/10
Subtle fruitRipe fruit

Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.

Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.

Behind the bottle

From Trinity Hill’s Gimblett Estate, Tin Shed and Gimblett Stones vineyards in Hawke’s Bay.

For the detail-minded
99.6% Syrah, 0.4% Viognier13.0% alcohol6.0 g/L titratable aciditypH 3.73

Separate parcels included whole-bunch fermentation with Viognier skins, extended maceration and maturation in French oak barriques and a large oak oval.