Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Gimblett Gravels Merlot Malbec 2021, Hawke's Bay

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.

93 Points

Excellent

RRP from $26.99