Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay has the warm climate of New Zealand’s North Island but the geography resembles regions in the South - i.e. an East Coast rain shadow that provides a dry, wide alluvial plain with varied microclimates and soil deposits. The prized spots are the free-draining stones of former riverbeds, with the sun-baked Gimblett Gravels being most famous. Here Cabernet ripens pretty consistently - unlike most of NZ - while forgiving Merlot and Chardonnay cruise to satisfying body and richness. But it’s still cooler than Australia, so Syrah in Hawkes Bay is more like a modern French style - medium-bodied with attractive black fruit and pepper/floral brightness.
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2021 The Hunting Lodge Expressions HB Merlot MalbecRichard CaroA fantastic discount on this delicious Hawkes Bay Merol Malbec. The excellent vintage of 2021 has produced a beautifully lush and satisfying wine under the Expression label, with classic ... read moreElsewhere up to $21.99 Save $5.00 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle
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2020 Otu Limited Release SyrahBob Campbell MWA big big discount on this knockout single vineyard, low yielding, organic Hawkes Bay Syrah from the fab 2020 vintage! (Gold at the NZIWS, 93/100 from Bob Campbell and 92/100 from Cameron ... read more$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2022 Squawking Magpie Chatterer Pinot GrisCameron Douglas MSA dry and elegant Pinot Gris from a quality single vineyard. Hawkes Bay climate is present in generous tree and stonefruit flavours which are relatively dry and retain a versatile food-friendly ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2021 Squawking Magpie Chatterer ChardonnayBob Campbell MWListed in Bob Campbell's, "Real Review's Top Value List" which identifys the best value-for-money wines up to $25. A rich and creamy Chardonnay from a boutique Hawkes Bay producer. Nicely ripe ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2021 Elephant Hill Le Phant RougeBob Campbell MWA great value red blend from Hawkes Bay experts, Elephant Hill. The Phant Rouge is medium-bodied with focussed dark-red fruit, along with a fine structure and gently toasty oak profile like a ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $5.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2020 Squawking Magpie First Flight Cabernet MerlotBob Campbell MWFantastic value (and a huge 93/100 from Bob Campbell who comments on its 'outstanding value' and named by Bob as the "Most heroic top value wine" and also 93/100 from Cameron Douglas) from the ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $5.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2020 Squawking Magpie First Flight SyrahRichard CaroA great little Hawkes Bay Syrah from a fantastic vintage. Squawking Magpie are old hands with great sources in Hawkes Bay, and that is what is on show in this delicious red. Check this one out, ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $5.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2021 Coopers Creek SV Limeworks ChardonnayCameron Douglas MSA great discount on classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. It has a nice degree of weight and power but also a chalky freshness from the limestone in the name, as it is grown next to Webster's limeworks ... read moreElsewhere up to $26.99 Save $6.00 $20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle
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2020 Paritua Stone Paddock Scarlet Red BlendBob Campbell MWAn incredible price on this 95 pointer red from Bob Campbell! The Stone Paddock Scarlet was Bob's number 5 Merlot from the great vintage of 2020 (wow!) where it was sitting alongside high price ... read more$20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle
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2023 Squawking Magpie Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon BlancBob Campbell MWAn award-winning Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough, made by the iconic Hawkes Bay label Squawking Magpie. Crunchy melon and citrus characters enhance the deep refreshment and crisp acidity ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
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