24-Mar-2015
The Squawking Magpie bottlings from Gavin Yortt are archetypical Gimblett Gravels wine expressions. Gavin established his 4 ha ‘Woodlands’ vineyard in 1995 and developed a further 20 ha in 2002. The Gimblett Gravels premium range is supported by ‘The Chatterer’ second tier offering greater accessibility and affordability, while retaining the classical Hawke’s Bay style. This range includes Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough too, which Gavin acknowledges has greater recognition and market strength than Hawke’s Bay would have. Here, I review the 2014 Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, and 2013 Chardonnay under ‘The Chatterer’ tier. www.squawkingmagpie.co.nz