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SQUAWKING MAGPIE GIMBLETT GRAVELS THE NEST MERLOT / CABERNETS 2019

“Superb density, balance and mineral length. A standout wine.”

98/100 Andrew Caillard MW

Product Code: 5800
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Sub Region: Gimblett Gravels
Style: Red
Variety: Cabernet / Merlot Blend
Producer: Squawking Magpie

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.9%
Grape: 58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc

Original price was: $52.99.Current price is: $44.99.

“Superb density, balance and mineral length. A standout wine.”

98/100 Andrew Caillard MW

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Top Rated Red Blend – Andrew Caillard MW – Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection 2019

Squawking Magpie is a winery really hitting its straps at the moment with a superb range of wines. Being rated the Top Red Blend amongst a very strong line up of Gimblett Gravels reds from the excellent 2019 vintage is some achievement.

Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Single vineyard, super premium, hand selected grapes. Aged in French oak for 20 months. An exceptional wine, huge concentration, a firm structure with intense fruit characteristics. This wine will cellar for up to 20 years!"

98/100 Andrew Caillard MW (2019 Vintage)
"Deep crimson. Beautiful blackcurrant mulberry chinotto espresso aromas with praline, vanilla notes. Generous, buoyant and supple with superb cassis, mulberry, boysenberry fruits, plentiful chalky tannins, attractive volume and underlying mocha, vanilla oak notes. Chocolatey/ cedar firm at the finish with seductive dark fruits and linear fresh acidity. Superb density, balance and mineral length. A standout wine."

96/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, September 2021 (2019 Vintage)
"Merlot and cabernet(s) that spend 20 months in oak. Magnificent red wine set between a juiciness and freshness and all the strictness expected from fancy wine. Inky, plummy fruit but just on medium weight, a sheath of sleek, satiny tannins that draw the wine and create lines of detail in the palate. Smoky clove and pipe tobacco spice, new leather, game meat and dried herbs. So complex, so much structure, so wonderfully delicious to drink. An epic, world-beater."

Rated Outstanding & 96/100 Cameron Douglas MS, January 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"Enticing bouquet led by scents of roasted dark plums and blackberry, sweet toasty barrel with clove and vanilla pod then aromas of violets and sweet tobacco. A core of ripe red berry flavours and spicy, toasty barrel are emphasized by the an abundance of fine chalky tannins adding mouthfeel and chewiness. As the wine open up in glass the flavours of dark rose and violet emerge contrasted by dark plum and berry fruit, sweet oak and salivating acidity. There’s a saline note building on the complexity and length. Delicious, youthful, fresh and complex. Best drinking from 2023 through 2033+."

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If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $5 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Squawking Magpie wines originate from the renowned Gimblett Gravels region in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The region is renowned for its exceptional terroir, characterised by gravelly soils and a warm, maritime climate.

With every bottle, Squawking Magpie captures the essence of the region and showcases the unique characteristics of the grape varieties grown there. The winery's commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every drop.

Squawking Magpie wines offer a diverse portfolio, featuring both red and white varietals. The red wines, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, display intense flavours, rich textures, and elegant structures. They exhibit notes of dark fruits, spice, and subtle oak nuances.

The white wines, including Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, reflect the region's cool-climate influences. These wines are vibrant, aromatic, and exhibit refreshing acidity. Expect tropical fruit flavours, citrus zest, and mineral undertones.

With their expressive character and impeccable balance, Squawking Magpie wines have garnered critical acclaim along with numerous awards, and are sought after by wine enthusiasts worldwide. They embody the spirit of Gimblett Gravels, showcasing the region's ability to produce exceptional wines that exhibit elegance and finesse and truly stand out.

Squawking Magpie takes great pride in having Jenny Dobson, also known as The Red Queen, as the mastermind behind their wine. Not only is she one of New Zealand's finest winemakers, but she has also achieved the remarkable distinction of being the very first female winemaker in Bordeaux, France. Jenny's career has been marked by a trailblazing spirit, paving the way for countless other women in the winemaking industry worldwide.