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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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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2022 Squawking Magpie Daisy RoseRichard CaroA beautifully delicate and dry Rose from a serious producer in Hawkes Bay. Squawking Magpie are old hands at handling quality Merlot-based wines. This Rose is refreshing and dry to the taste but ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
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2023 Zaria Malbec RoseSam KimA great new Rose that captures the best of the Hawkes Bay style. While this boutique wine offers a refreshing dryness on the finish, the nose and palate are nevertheless packed with a sensuous ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
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2020 Elephant Hill Pinot GrisCameron Douglas MSStylish (and dryish) Pinot Gris from Hawkes Bay. Elephant Hill are masters of refined whites, and they nail this aromatic variety every time. A touch of juicy stonefruit and tropicals are ... read more$22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle
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