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Wine Description
The Story
The Holy Trinity is a traditional blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. The fruit for this wine is 100% Barossa grown, predominantly handpicked from old, dry-grown vines, which range from 50 to 120 years of age. The 2013 vintage provided extremely dry conditions throughout the entire growing season. A cool, dry winter continued into a dry spring and summer, leading to lower than average yields. On the positive, low-yielding vineyards led to some sensational quality, particularly in the reds showing great colour and mighty structures. This release is a blend of 57% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 13% Mourvèdre.
After crushing, the juice was fermented on skins for seven to eight days depending on the variety and unique qualities of each batch. Once fermentation was complete, selected parcels were either pressed into stainless steel for settling or left in their original fermenters for extended maceration for three to four weeks on skins. The wines were regularly tasted to determine when to finish maceration, and once the desired tannin and flavour structure were achieved, it was gently pressed and transferred to oak. A combination of seasoned larger format Foudre vats (2500L) along with French oak puncheons (500L) were used for this wine with a total of 18 months' maturation prior to bottling. The larger oak format retains freshness of fruit with all the benefits of ageing in oak, with a softening of the tannins and maturation of the aromas and flavours.
Wine Information
{THE FRUIT}
The Holy Trinity is modelled on the wine of the southern Rhone in France, where traditionally they blend varieties such as Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. These varieties are also well suited to the climate of the Barossa Valley, where the blend is developing a strong reputation for consistency and quality. The fruit for this wine is 100% Barossa, handpicked from old, dry-grown vines which range from 50 to 120 years old. The 2009 vintage saw a continuation of the dry and warm conditions experienced in the previous years, resulting in lower than average yields. However, the old vines were carefully managed to produce fruit with exceptional concentration, flavour and balance. This release is a blend of 46% Grenache, 31% Shiraz and 23% Mourvèdre.
{THE WINEMAKING}
After crushing, the juice was fermented at cool temperatures on skins for 7 to 10 days depending on the batch and variety. Once fermentation was complete, selected parcels were either pressed into stainless steel for settling or left in their original fermenters for extended maceration. The wines were regularly tasted to determine when to finish maceration, and once the desired tannin and flavour structure was achieved it was then transferred in individual portions to aged French oak for 12 months maturation prior to bottling.
{THE COMMENTS}
The 2009 The Holy Trinity is brick red in colour. The nose displays vibrant aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries and subtle floral notes, which then lead to a palate with incredibly refined and delicate structure where pure ripe fruit flavours are seamlessly integrated with silky smooth tannins, fine acidity and a fleshy mid-palate. This elegant wine has the balance to develop more complexity with careful cellaring for the next 8 years, and is well suited to game meats such as roast duck with Chinese greens and venison tagine.
Vintage 2009
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Near-optimum rainfall over winter, followed by dry, mild conditions over spring provided a good environment for budburst and an ideal start to the growing season with canopies developing well. Climatic conditions favoured flowering and set with mild and calm weather, however there was some shatter in Shiraz across parts of the state resulting in small crops for many regions. Some early to mid-December summer rainfall was followed by conditions drying up very quickly and continuing until the end of February. Summer was hot with some extreme heat but cool conditions returned in February and March, allowing the fruit to ripen across a long harvest with balanced acidities and excellent tannin ripeness. An elegant, yet still powerful follow up to the conditions brought about in the preceding 2008 vintage |