Squawking Magpie Wines

Squawking Magpie Wines Welcome to Squawking Magpie. A boutique Hawke’s Bay wine label with a long history in the region, pro We’re here to create outstanding wines.

It all began back in 1981, when Gavin Yortt (our owner and director), planted grapes in Gimblett Road, the Irongate Vineyard. Interestingly, Gavin was one of the three first growers in the establishment of Gimblett Gravels. From that very first planting the emphasis for Squawking Magpie Wines hasn’t changed. The Squawking Magpie team hold a firm belief that great wines come from excellent grapes.

The proof is certainly there to be tasted, especially when the wine maker of your brand is someone known as ‘The Red Queen’. And yes, it couldn’t be anyone else other than, Jenny Dobson, one of New Zealand’s leading wine makers, and the first EVER female wine maker in Boudreaux, France. Throughout her career Jenny paved the way for other female wine makers around the world, and that’s what makes us even more proud of our product. Our extensive wine selection delivers on many fronts and has received numerous awards. We believe that all our wines exhibit elegance and finesse worthy of fine food and fun company. Isn’t that what’s it all about?

Collector’s Corner!SQM Malbec - The Cellar RangeLimited edition. Individually numbered. Utterly unforgettable.Explore no...
17/09/2025

Collector’s Corner!

SQM Malbec - The Cellar Range

Limited edition.
Individually numbered.
Utterly unforgettable.

Explore now at squawkingmagpie.co.nz

It’s not about a perfect table setting or a four-course menu - it’s about the people (and pets) who make your home feel ...
14/09/2025

It’s not about a perfect table setting or a four-course menu - it’s about the people (and pets) who make your home feel full.

Pour something worth sharing.
Host the kind of evenings that linger long after the last sip.

Who’s getting an invite to your next dinner? 🍷

Spring is here… and you know what that means.Longer evenings.Warmer air.More time spent outside on the porch with a chil...
11/09/2025

Spring is here… and you know what that means.

Longer evenings.
Warmer air.
More time spent outside on the porch with a chilled glass in hand.

Stock the fridge now with our bestselling Daisy Rosé 2024.
Made from 100% premium Merlot grapes and bursting with guava, roses, grapefruit, and summer fruit flavours.

A bottle is even more special when it speaks directly to them 🍷 Our tip: Add note sharing why you chose this wine (why d...
08/09/2025

A bottle is even more special when it speaks directly to them 🍷

Our tip: Add note sharing why you chose this wine (why don’t you write it on the label?)

Maybe it’s a wine you both love, or it pairs perfectly with their favourite dish.

That personal touch turns a beautiful gift into something more meaningful.

For the discerning Chardonnay drinker.The Chardonnista Case brings together three of our finest expressions:The Chattere...
03/09/2025

For the discerning Chardonnay drinker.

The Chardonnista Case brings together three of our finest expressions:

The Chatterer: Ripe fruit, soft spice, buttery oak, and a fine textural finish.

The Gravels: Rich, full-bodied, with butterscotch, spice, and mineral tones.

Counting Crows: Elegant grapefruit, melon, nut, and oak complexity.

Head to our website to order your Chardonnista Case!

From easy online ordering to cellar-worthy quality in every bottle, Squawking Magpie takes the fuss out of choosing grea...
14/08/2025

From easy online ordering to cellar-worthy quality in every bottle, Squawking Magpie takes the fuss out of choosing great wine.

Whether you're stocking up for the season, setting the table, or sending something special.

Thoughtful, premium, and always appreciated.

🍷 Shop the full range online

Squawking Magpie Grand Gimblett Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – The Cellar Range100% Cabernet. Single vineyard. Small producti...
11/08/2025

Squawking Magpie Grand Gimblett Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – The Cellar Range

100% Cabernet.
Single vineyard.
Small production.

Available now via our website.


Sweet tooth? Sorted. 🍷We’ve paired five of our favourite wine varietals with decadent desserts that bring out the best i...
31/07/2025

Sweet tooth? Sorted. 🍷
We’ve paired five of our favourite wine varietals with decadent desserts that bring out the best in each sip - from Syrah and dark chocolate to Rosé with citrus meringue. Simple, seasonal, and ready to inspire your next dinner party menu.

Tap through our stories for pairing notes and recipe links to try them at home.

Pretty in pink and just as charming on the palate.Our Daisy Rosé is fruity, floral and effortlessly elegant - made from ...
28/07/2025

Pretty in pink and just as charming on the palate.

Our Daisy Rosé is fruity, floral and effortlessly elegant - made from 100% Merlot and best served chilled with good company, no matter the season.

"A dry rosé with an ethereal texture. Delicate flavours suggesting grapefruit, rose petal and raspberry."
– Bob Campbell MW

Learn more about Daisy Rosé in our stories.
Discover more at squawkingmagpie.co.nz

Dinner parties aren’t just about the food.They’re about full glasses, good stories and wines that bring it all together....
24/07/2025

Dinner parties aren’t just about the food.
They’re about full glasses, good stories and wines that bring it all together.

Pour something memorable from Squawking Magpie.
squawkingmagpie.co.nz

Bold, refined and built to age - the Stoned Crow Syrah is one of our most celebrated wines from the Gimblett Gravels.Wit...
22/07/2025

Bold, refined and built to age - the Stoned Crow Syrah is one of our most celebrated wines from the Gimblett Gravels.

With deep, ripe fruit, savoury complexity and fine tannins, this is a Syrah that overdelivers.

Awarded 96 points by Andrew Caillard MW and named in the Top 12 Gimblett Gravels Wines of 2019, it’s a standout vintage with serious pedigree.

Perfect with BBQ lamb or venison. Explore it now at squawkingmagpie.co.nz

Proud to be part of this year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, contributing to a one-of-a-kind blend in Auction Lot 2 – the G...
20/07/2025

Proud to be part of this year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, contributing to a one-of-a-kind blend in Auction Lot 2 – the Gimblett Gravels Assemblage Cabernet Sauvignon, created from the best parcels of 12 top wineries.

Squawking Magpie is honoured to be among them.

Pictured here is our winemaker, Jenny Dobson – known as The Queen of Red for good reason.

Head to our stories to learn more about Jenny and her incredible legacy.

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Address

215 Queen Street East
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

06 8781800

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