Trinity Hill Wines, located in the renowned Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District of Hawke’s Bay, is pleased to announce its success at the Melbourne International Wine Competition 2025. In its 13th year, this well-respected competition has awarded Trinity Hill a gold medal, 95 points and “New Zealand Syrah Winery of the Year” for their Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021, along with a gold medal and 95 points and for their Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2024. Furthermore, the Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2023 and the Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2022 both received 93 points and silver medals. These excellent results reaffirm Trinity Hill’s commitment to crafting exceptional wines from two of the key varieties grown in the region – Chardonnay, and Syrah.
Upon hearing the results, Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson remarked, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our Syrahs and Chardonnays continue to perform so well. These awards are judged by individuals who represent real trade customers, making the scores a strong reflection of the commercial appeal of our wines. Syrah and Chardonnay are cornerstone varietals for Hawke’s Bay, and this recognition is a testament to the long-term commitment and expertise of the Trinity Hill winemaking and vineyard teams across all our ranges.”
The Melbourne International Wine Competition is unique, as it is the only international wine competition where the judges are real trade buyers who evaluate the wine by category and actual price. These judges are buyers from the top Pacific region liquor stores, restaurants, and hotels with over 1,000 wines from eight countries being judged this year.
Full Results from the Competition:
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021: Gold Medal, 95 points and New Zealand Syrah Winery of the Year
Captivating florals, perfumed aromas of ripe blackberries and raspberries, savoury spice, liquorice, and Provençal herbs come together on a concentrated, silky, and succulent palate with a lingering, spicy finish. An outstanding Gimblett Gravels Syrah that will develop complex mineral, gamey characters with age. A superb match with full flavoured red meat dishes and game.
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2024: Gold Medal and 95 points
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.
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2023: Silver Medal and 93 points
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. A wine of balance, finesse and complexity that are the hallmarks of Trinity Hill Chardonnay.
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2022: Silver Medal and 93 points
The perfume/florals and spice of Syrah introduce a fruit-dominant, complex wine bursting with intense blueberry/raspberry/blackberry fruit flavours. Supple tannins, crisp acidity, and a touch of toasty oak, combine on the palate to produce succulent, lingering, spicy finish.
Read full list of winners and results from the Melbourne International Wine Competition 2025 here
About Trinity Hill:
Our iconic New Zealand winery with nearly 30 years of world-class winemaking in the famed Gimblett Gravels District of Hawke’s Bay. Trinity Hill’s founders recognised the outstanding potential of the Gimblett Gravels wine-growing district, and in 1993 cuttings were planted on a barren plot that continues to produce exceptional wines today.
Trinity Hill prides itself on crafting especially food friendly wines made from the classic varieties Hawke’s Bay has become internationally recognised for, along with a number of other innovative varieties.
For further information:
Warren Gibson: Chief Winemaker – warren@trinityhill.com
Rebecca Poynter: General Manager Sales, Marketing, Distribution, International – rebecca@trinityhill.com
