Squawking Magpie owner Gavin Yortt and winemaker Jenny Dobson are producing some excellent wines and with a quality vintage such as 2021, there is some superb value to be had. From the Gimbletts Gravels The Chatterer Merlot Malbec has plenty of depth in colour and flavour with a satiny, chalky texture.
Winery Notes (2021 Vintage)
"This wine is deep in colour with a layered fragrant nose of ripe plum and cassis with lifted vanilla, cedar and tobacco notes. The palate has a rich velvet texture with excellent structure, ripe black fruits and cassis flavours with a long full finish. Suggested food pairing: Food: navarin of smoked lamb neck, confit root vegetables, green harissa, pistachio."
5 Stars & Top 10 NZ Bordeaux Style Reds Tasting, June 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"A vibrant purple colour that comes to the rim of the glass with aromas of bright plum and hints of spice on the nose. The palate is big and bold with opulent fruit flavours with a rich texture, silky tannins and a long, soothing finish."
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Excellent colour with hues of ruby and purple, a pink rim and some colour staining of the tears. Aromas of boysenberries and dark plums, chocolate, fresh blackcurrant and purple peach flesh. Layers of wood spice and barrel smoke, this is a bouquet of complexity and power. Firm and dry on the palate with core flavours that mirror the bouquet, bold tannins and acid line reflect a wine very much in development. The finish is powerful and long, a wine that needs more development time with best drinking likely from 2026 through 2036."
Top Value & Buy of the Week, Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Intense, fine-grained red wine with blackberry, cassis, black Doris plum, cacao powder, new leather and cedar wood aromas. Density and structure suggests an ability to age well. Excellent value at this price."
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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.
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31/05/2024
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25/05/2024
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09/05/2024
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10/04/2024
All the way in Christchurch, but occasionally order from this store as it has wines I like that I can't source elsewhere, at a great price too. Always great service, and will keep using them.
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08/01/2024
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03/01/2024
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02/01/2024
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02/01/2024
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Paul Bonini
02/01/2024
Unfortunately I just think the service could have been friendlier. I knew what I wanted so should have been an easy customer so started telling my list to the not overly friendly person who asked me if I was ok. They didn’t have everything I wanted which I was fine with but then the two people at the till didn’t even say hello or offer any sort of acknowledgement which I think is quite rude. This was my first time in and I just felt like it should have been a little better. I’ve always thought these guys were the Ballantynes of the Christchurch Liqour scene but the inside just reminded me of a pop up warehouse. Sorry team, but I think you could look and be better.
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31/12/2023
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24/12/2023
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17/12/2023
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06/12/2023
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18/11/2023
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06/09/2023
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08/08/2023
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Debbie Baker
01/08/2023
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25/07/2023
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25/07/2023
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03/07/2023
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26/06/2023
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22/04/2023
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Brian Burgess
03/03/2023
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18/01/2023
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22/12/2022
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10/12/2022
Attended for the Spiegelau glass sale. Beautiful glasses at amazing prices. All stocked up for Christmas celebrations. Thank you team for this great opportunity.
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31/10/2022
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