Trinity Hill
Homage Syrah
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Initially oaky notes which blew off after a while. Black and blue fruits, a gingery note with stacks of black pepper. A genuine cool climate Syrah - possibly NZ’s premium Syrah and certainly one of my favourite Syrahs. Black pepper and spice bordering on profound palate intensity. Very northern Rhone - excellent. I don’t know how available this is overseas but it’s worth seeking out. An interesting back story: The winemaker, John Hancock, who worked the harvest at Jaboulet in 1996 received Syrah cuttings from the Hermitage Hill as a gift from Gerard Jaboulet. Hancock planted them in 2001 and now, in good vintages, uses the fruit for Homage. Scents of potpourri, lavender and wild thyme “. I totally agree.
Initially oaky notes which blew off after a while. Black and blue fruits, a gingery note with stacks of black pepper. A genuine cool climate Syrah - possibly NZ’s premium Syrah and certainly one of my favourite Syrahs. Black pepper and spice bordering on profound palate intensity. Very northern Rhone - excellent. I don’t know how available this is overseas but it’s worth seeking out. An interesting back story: The winemaker, John Hancock, who worked the harvest at Jaboulet in 1996 received Syrah cuttings from the Hermitage Hill as a gift from Gerard Jaboulet. Hancock planted them in 2001 and now, in good vintages, uses the fruit for Homage. Scents of potpourri, lavender and wild thyme “. I totally agree.
Jun 20th, 2024
On the nose, lavender, violets, ripe creamy fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black cherries. The fruits are ripe and very juicy and match the nose. Black licorice, soft leather, crushed stones, dark rich soils, violets, caramel, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, nice acidity and finishes with medium dry tannins and ripe fruits. A big thank you to Micheal the CEO for such a great tour of their vineyards, all his time, knowledge and superb hospitality!
On the nose, lavender, violets, ripe creamy fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black cherries. The fruits are ripe and very juicy and match the nose. Black licorice, soft leather, crushed stones, dark rich soils, violets, caramel, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, nice acidity and finishes with medium dry tannins and ripe fruits. A big thank you to Micheal the CEO for such a great tour of their vineyards, all his time, knowledge and superb hospitality!
Apr 26th, 2017
Very intense Shiraz. Leave this open one hour before consuming and it will achieve balance. It should be consumed with lamb. After an hour, the overly peppery finish calms down leaving an elegant Shiraz. An excellent buy.
Very intense Shiraz. Leave this open one hour before consuming and it will achieve balance. It should be consumed with lamb. After an hour, the overly peppery finish calms down leaving an elegant Shiraz. An excellent buy.
Aug 22nd, 2023Smokey and complex. Pure kiwi deliciousness
Smokey and complex. Pure kiwi deliciousness
Dec 18th, 2020
