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 MalbecA 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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2022 Paritua Stone Paddock ChardonnayA distributor change means this gorgeous organic Chardonnay is selling at a discount! Stone Paddock is the super-value label of Paritua, a classy boutique operation in the Bridge Pa Triangle. ... read moreElsewhere up to $22.99 Save $5.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2022 Squawking Magpie Chatterer Pinot GrisA 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 ChardonnayListed 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 RougeA 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 $25.99 Save $6.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2020 Squawking Magpie First Flight Cabernet MerlotFantastic 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 SyrahA 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 Mission Estate GG Reserve SyrahAfter last years incredible result from James Suckling naming it in his Top 100 Value Wines, this consistent winner has just scored trophies for Wine of Show and Champion Syrah at the Hawkes Bay ... read moreElsewhere up to $22.99 Save $3.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2021 Coopers Creek SV Limeworks ChardonnayA 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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2021 St Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills ChardonnayA huge discount for a complete and serious Chardonnay from Saint Clair. This scored an impressive Gold Medal and 95 points from the International Wine Challenge and also 93/100 from Bob ... read moreElsewhere up to $30.99 Save $10.00 $20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle
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