Tasting notes;
Typical, fresh aromatics of quality Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay are evident on the nose including ripe stone fruit, citrus, and grapefruit. These are complemented on the palate by a creamy richness, hints of roasted nuts and gunflint, and a mouthwatering finish.
Reviews:
Candice Chow, February 2022 - 93 Points
The nose is soft, gentle aromas of stonefruit, citrus entwined with barrel complexity, spice, a hint of nut and soft butter, along with minerals. Mediumbodied, aromas of apricot, peach and lemon sherbet form a vibrant core, stony minerals, barrel spice flows on a creamy palate with good energy, subtle notes of hazelnut linger on the finish. This is an approachable Chardonnay with wellproportioned complexity, acid tension and length.
Cameron Douglas MS, March 2022 - 91 Points
Aromas of peaches and cream, vanilla and raw cashew nut, baking spices and fresh yoghurt. Satin-cream textures on the palate are contrasted by the core of fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet and youthful acid line. Very fine wood tannins barrel spice flavours of vanilla, some nutmeg and raw sugar lactone qualities add complexity and depth. Balanced even finish for a ready to drink expression.
Yvonne Lorkin, July 2022 - 5 1/2 Stars
The team at Trinity were clearly having an excellent time in 2021 with chardonnay at all levels just roaring out of the gate with flavour and personality. This vintage erupts with peachy punch and citrus complexity, ferociously fresh acidity, a deliciously defined, creamy mid-palate, a toasty lacing of oak and a long, refreshing finish. Delicious!
4 1/2 Stars, Michael Cooper
A “mouthfilling wine, with rich, vibrant stonefruit flavours, slightly toasty and mealy notes adding complexity, fresh acidity, and a crisp, fully dry finish.”