Dundee

Wine of the week

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:19 UT

Matsu El Picaro 2010 Toro
£7.99

Not only do these bottles of wine look striking but the wine tastes great also.
Picaro means 'rogue'or 'rascal' and this wine is the most youthful style in the range.
The Matsu wines are from Toro in the far west of Spain and they are made from 100%Tinta de Toro, the local variant of Tempranillo.
The grapes come from vines over fifty years old but the wine only spends three months in oak. This preserves the natural fruit flavours of blackberries and blueberries.
Enjoy this wine on its own or great paired with boldly flavoured pasta dishes .

Improved Jubilee Offers!

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:07 UT

In case the weather has left you in any doubt about this being the summer of celebration, Majestic have arranged a couple of very special offers to help celebrate the imminent Jubilee weekend!

Nicholas Feuillate N/V down to only £15!

Heidseick Gold top 2005 Only £18

Vina Eguia Crianza only £4.99

Riverlands Run Sauvignon Blanc only £4.99

Prosecco Corte Alta Only £6.66

Peroni only £1 per bottle

Hurry though, offers end 28th May

FWOM: Soave Du Lot Inama 2009

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:59:53 UT

Soave is traditionally seen as a lower-class wine, with certainly not the prestige of other fine white wines. However, this Garganega is the shinning light of soave.

The Inama family are committed to produced the finest quality wines from handpicking the grapes, to becoming totally organic to their key principle: 'Oenological Minimalism'.

With a relatively low yield of 13,000 bottles a year, this is certainly a wine to snap up.

30% new barriques could potentially spell trouble, but is restrained by 8 months of Batonnage which also adds an extra complexity thanks to the mannoproteins.

The flavours evoked by the wine are of lavender infused cream with light fruit cake – floral, creamy, spicy yet elegantly light with a refreshing acidity.

Justin's Staff Choice: Tabali Chardonnay

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:07:34 UT

Tabali Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2010,
Limari Valley,
Chile

This new addition to our range is really great example of the new wave of elegant and classy Chilean chardonnays.

Noticeably different to what you might associate with New World chardonnays, this wine is all about restraint and elegance, and purity of fruit, balanced perfectly by subtle oak ageing. Much more in the Burgundy mold but with richer,more tropical fruits.

A lifted and complex nose of hazelnut and orange peel. Exhibits a creamy texture and distinct mineral grip on the palate, which overflows with fresh apple and citrus fruit.

Scrumptious.

£9.99

Charlotte's Staff Choice: Medalla Real Carmenere

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:05:21 UT

Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere
2008 Gran Reserva, Leyda Valley
£8.79

The Medalla Real collection represents the diversity of Chile's terroirs, which is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. This collection is made in a more classic style and the grapes are carefully hand-picked from their oldest vineyards.
This wine is deep and intense ruby in colour. Much like its appearance, there are deep rich flavours of black fruits, vanilla and chocolate. This wine is big and flavorsome which would be prefect paired with steak or even a rich game stew.

Beccy's Staff Choice: Chateau Tayac 2007

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:03:06 UT

Chateau Tayac 2007,
Cru Bourgeois, Margaux

Having recently been lucky enough to visit Margaux, I have something of a penchant for them currently.

2007 was a bit of a hit-or-miss year in Bordeaux, which is why prices can be so reasonable, even if the wine is stunning.

As with any Bordeaux, the base taste is of ripe juicy black currants, but the refined nuances of liquorice, pepper and cinnamon make the Chateau Tayac stand out from the multitude.

Like any multigenerational Bordeaux chateau, the tannins are abundant, although nice and fleshy – meaning this wine would be superb with a steak or goats cheese salad.

£14.99

'Sun, Sea & Sangria'? No - more like 'Rain, Chateaux & Grand Cru Classe'

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:08:13 UT

Snowing in Edinburgh - what better time to shoot off for two nights of Chateaux touring in Bordeaux - home of the famous Cab Savs and Merlots (and the infamous prices)?

Within an hour of checking in to the Hotel Majestic (coincidence much?!), we were relaxing in one of those stereotypical French cafes (You know the sort - light bites to eat, outside seating, and a wine list that would be the envy of every prestigious hotel in the UK). After indulging in a bottle (or three) of vino, including the delightfully moreish Potensac 1998, a quick change of clothes and we were off to a brasserie

NOTE: Highlight of the night - the waiter's horrified face when I explained that I was a VEGETARIAN! If there is one fault of the French people, it is the inability to understand abstinence from meat - yes, even from steak for all of you who are shaking in horror at the idea!
A long night of wine tasting ensued, over which I shall politely draw a veil, and then a collapse into our beds back at the Hotel Majestic (yes, still can't get over the name!)

Day 2
An obscenely early start to pick up the other Majestic staff from the airport, and the horrifying realization that we will now have to share our scrummy wine quickly developed into an amazing day as we enter the caverns of Chateau Villemarin in St-Emillon. After a chilly tour, we emerged above ground to warm up with some wine tasting.

Tip: If you see it, snap up the 2008 vintage - it will age amazingly well whilst still currently being at an affordable price, although can't guarantee how long that shall last (unfortunately Majestic doesn't yet stock it, although fear not, for I shall certainly be sending an email to the buying team!)
Next, a few hours of enjoying the plethora of wine shops (If you can't afford to journey to Bordeaux for a free tasting counter, come in here! Not so glamorous but certainly worth the effort)

A wee nap in the hotel (I took the free shampoo as evidence of the hotel's name!) left us raring to go again, so it was off to another brasserie (who had been warned in advance about my 'unfortunate eating habits') to sample some quintessential French cuisine with the Potensac 2005 and the impressive Domaine de Chevalier 2002. And this is where I say a huge apology to my fellow herbivores around the globe.....whilst dairy is normally off the menu for me, the best dessert wine I have ever tasted, the Chateau Broustet 2007, was sooooo sublime, it screamed out for a perfectly complementary dessert......roll on the creme brulee! (a little pot of heaven for those of you who don't know)

Again, a veil needs to be drawn over the rest of the night. Suffice it to say we visited several bars/restaurants/other drinking vending places.....

Day 3
After several very very necessary espressos, we had a walking tour of Bordeaux (my particular fav was the Gothic styled cathedral - be sure to check it out) and then a short 45 minute drive later, we were in Margaux to visit the ostentatious Chateau Prieure-Lichine, which began in the 15C as a monastery and still uses many of the original buildings, as well as a collection of over 150 fireplace backs (apparently one of the old owners has an unusual passion.....each to their own, I guess)

After an extensive wine tasting and a few cheeky flutes of the Laurent-Perrier (on special offer at Majestic @ £27), it was back to the airport and Dundee..........

Whilst much too short for my liking (I am considering a month long sojourn there), this trip shall stay in my memory forever as pure perfection, from the hilarity of the hotel's name, to the wonderful company, especially of our host, Austin, to the sumptuous, decadent wines of Bordeaux.

As for 'Sun, Sea & Sangria', sorry Espania – but I am a convert to the Cult of Bordeaux!

Beccy's Staff Choice: Paul Mas Chardonnay Viognier

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:01:57 UT

Domaines Paul Mas 'Vignes De Nicole'
Chardonnay Viognier 2010
Southern France

As I am sure you are all aware by now, based on my previous Staff Choices, I am a huge fan of whites.

This wine really stood out for me because it combines the buttery vanilla character of a classic french chardonnay with the tropical notes of viognier.....in perfect balance – what a rare treat!

Think tropical fruit tart with fresh vanilla pods and lashings of cream.

Pair with a creamy Chicken Chasseur or a green Thai Curry
£9.99

Charlotte's Staff Choice: Avignonesi 2009

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:59:04 UT

Avignonesi is a well regarded winery in Tuscany – one region in Italy which produces fantastic wines.
This wine is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
This Tuscan red wine is smooth and rounded with flavours of cherry, red berries and a hint of spice.
This would be the perfect partner to rich meat dishes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.

£9.99

Easter Opening Hours

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:43:35 UT

Easter Saturday 10am - 7pm

Easter Sunday 10am - 5pm

Easter Monday 10am - 5pm

Normal Hours from Tuesday onwards

FWoM: Promis 2008, Gaja, IGT Toscana

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:44:32 UT

In 1998, Angelo Gaja was awarded Decanter Man of the Year, and ever since then he has been experimenting with wines outside of his usual Barberescos and Barolos, to attempt to be the finest producer of Italian wines.

This wine stands out because Gaja refused a DoC appellation in order to be unconstrained in how he produced Promis.

An elegant aroma of plums, black cherries and cassis is followed up by spicy nuances and a long lasting yet smooth tannic presence.

Over the next 5 years, this wine will open up beautifully, although can certainly be drunk now!

For food matches, think herb filled tomato sauces with fresh pasta or something with a little kick to it – chili marinated pork or chorizo tapas style.

At just £21.00, this is certainly of of our best value fine wines so come and get some today.....

More than just wine

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:45:59 UT

Yes that's right, here at Majestic we stock a large range of wines but we also have a great selection of beers, ales and ciders.

We stock main-stream lagers and beers such as Peroni (£30/case) Stella (£25.20/case) Becks (£24/case) and many more.

Or how about a handy little pack of 12 bottles? Easy to carry and a great selection. Cobra (£13.49/pack) Tiger (£11.99/pack) Bitburger (£12.49/pack) and lots more

If ales are your thing then we have a wide range, such as St Peter's mixed (£21/case) Bath Ales (£21/case) and for a Scottish favourite, Deuchars IPA (£14.80/case)

Pop in-store to see our selection and the great deals we have on offer.

Perfect Pairings for Pancake Day

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:17:50 UT

It's that one time of year where it's acceptable to eat just pancakes for dinner! Shrove Tuesday is this week - Tuesday 21st February - and we have some great wine and pancake recipe pairings to make your Tuesday more exciting.

Breakfast in bed or a lazy morning treat of bilins with scrambled egg and smoked salmon: works perfectly with Nicolas Feuillate NV £17

Italian baked pancakes with cheese & tomato: wash down with Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2010 £9.99

Classic pancakes with sugar and lemon: great with Domaine de Villargeau Giennois 2010 £8.99

Pancakes with chocolate sauce: match the sweetness with some Castelnau Suduiraut Sauternes 2003 £11.99

Why not tell us some of your pancake day matches too.

The Majestic Bargain Hunt

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:10:22 UT

Our new spring promotion is the perfect time for a bit of a clear-out to make way for 2012's exciting new wines, so we have knocked a third off the price of loads of bin ends in the first ever Majestic Bargain Hunt!

The selection is available in-store now - if you can't visit us in person to hunt out your bargain, please call or email us for more details of what's available.

A few of the wines available in Majestic Dundee are:

Costero Sauvignon Blanc £6.32/bottle

Antonin Rodet Beaujolais £5.99/bottle

Montes Cabernet Carmenere £6.66/bottle

...plus many more

Celebrate Burns Night

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:10:01 UT

We have everyting you need for a spectacular Burns Supper. Our current offers are on until the end of the month so there's plenty time to get your wine to go along with those haggis, neeps and tatties.

Why not try Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2006 at £10.99? The toasted oak and vanilla flavours combined with summer fruit flavours would complement that Scottish delicacy fantastically.

When it's time to Toast the Lassies, everyone should have some Malt to hand. Try 12 year old Auchentoshan at £25 or 10 year old Glenmorangie at £25.

If whisky is not your thing, we have Blackwood's Vintage Gin which is distilled in Shetland. It makes the perfect gin and tonic at £19 a bottle.

Come visit us at Majestic Dundee so you can celebrate Burns night too.

It's got to be DV

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:33 UT

WINE OF THE WEEK

D.V.Catena Syrah
2008 Mendoza
£9.99

The Catena winery is a family business and has been a name in Argentinian wine for four generations. The D.V. Catena wines were named in honour of Domingo V. Catena, the father of the current owner Nicolas Catena.
The grapes used for this wine have been specially sourced from exceptional parcels of fruit offering a wine of unique character and balance.
A complex and fruit driven palate with tones of spice and vanilla.
This is a great, full-flavoured wine perfect with winter casseroles or a rare steak.

Fine Wine of the Month

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:15:47 UT

The Chocolate Block 2010
Boukenhoutskloof, Western Cape
£20

The two best things in life: chocolate and wine!
This is an exciting blend of five different grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Viognier. While being predominantly Syrah, each variety adds its personality to the wine. The grapes come from several specially selected blocks of vines on the estate. They are then fermented and aged in old French oak.
There is an elegantly smooth palate of cassis, blackberry, coffee and chocolate. This is a wonderfully rich wine and would be best paired with steak or game.

Fine Wine of the Month

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:06:11 UT

Our specially selected Fine Wine to try this month is Chateau Les Ormes de Pez from St-Estephe 1995. £35

Chateau les Ormes de Pez is one of the leading Cru Bourgeois properties. Located in Saint-Estephe, the northernmost of the four most important appellations in the Haut-Medoc district of Bordeaux.
Being a 1995 vintage there is lots of character in this glass. It has a complex nose of spicy black fruit, pencil lead and black truffle. On the palate there is a rich core of dark fruit and a lovely integration of tannin and wood.
This wine is fully mature and drinking well now.

A great treat for Christmas.

If you'd like to give this a try then pop in-store this weekend, we look forward to seeing you!

Deliveries

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:09:19 UT

We are delighted to offer a free delivery service to all customers who purchase 12 or more bottles. We guarantee delivery within 7 days but can generally get it out to you within 2 or 3. Please phone us on 01382 458 490 is you need your wine urgently and we'll do our best to meet your requirements!

We serve the following postcodes:

DD1-DD11

KY9, KY10, KY15, KY16

We'll occasionally deliver to areas further afield for large, one-off orders - please contact us to discuss.

If you have any queries then please don't hesitate to get in touch by phone on 01382 458 490 or email at dun@majestic.co.uk

Kanonkop - where the big guns roar

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:38:55 UT

Kanonkop Kadette 2010, Stellenbosch
was £10.99 now £8.79

“Kanonkop, where the big guns roar.”
Kanonkop Estate has been described by those in the know as being the South African equivalent of a Premier Cru or First Growth. These claims can be backed by the accumulation of international awards the winery has won over more than a decade.
The Kadette is Kanonkop's 'second wine', similar in ethos to the second wines of top Bordeaux estates. It is a lighter, more forward version of it's top blends. Made from around 50% Pinotage, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend; it is then aged for around 12 months in French oak barriques.
The wine has a deep ruby red colour, showing flavours of raspberries, redcurrant and mocha.
This wine has great length and would be ideal paired with lamb steaks or spicy sausage pasta.

What Majestic can do for YOU, and what YOU can do for Majestic

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:25:42 UT

Majestic is certainly a unique business, from our customer service that goes above and beyond, to our slightly unusual 6 bottle minimum.

But the ''added extras" Majestic has to offer definitely won't let you down, and we can pratically guarantee that you will leave here with a smile.....

Here's the low down:

- on-site car parking

- Glass hire ....totally and utterly free - yes, thats right, FREE!!!

- The tasting counter - nothing worse than buying 6 bottles of something and getting it home only to find you hate it ==== that's why our tasting counter is there, so you can experiment with new wines without committing yourself

-US!!!!!! the staff at Majestic are recruited straight out of university so we all have degrees, and more importantly than that, we all either have or are studying for our WSET qualifications(Wine and Spirit Education Trust) which means we are among the most knowledgeable wine companies around!

- We will always offer to take your items to the car for you

- Free home delivery on 12 bottles or more....where else can you get that?

As for what You can do for Majestic.....well, that easy. Come in and have a look around!!!! Justin, Charlotte and myself absolutely LOVE having people to talk to about wine, and will have tons of recommendations for every preference, as well as loads of advice of alcohol for parties/weddings/get-togethers/shindigs etc etc etc.

Hope to see you soon!

Macon-Villages 'Les Roches Blanches' 2010, Wine of the Week

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:33:02 UT

This Burgundy stands out from the crowd, mostly due to the producer, Louis Jadot, who have been refining their skills since 1859, and exporting since 1900.

With such a wealth of history behind it, this 100% chardonnay has a lot to live up to – but it certainly delivers, with an elegant but clean palate of green fruits, reminiscent of orchards, whilst the minerality of the wine provides a surprising complexity often only attributed to older wines, due to the vinification in stainless steel. A hint of lemon completes the well rounded taste.

Macon-Villages wines are made to be drunk now, as opposed to aging, so snap up a couple today to enjoy with seafood, chicken or any other light meal you fancy!

Myth-buster #4 "Screwcaps are for cheap and nasty wine"

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:00:14 UT

Definitely not true!

Screwcaps have made a remarkable rise to fame over the last decade or so. Pushed by the Australians in the Clare Valley in the early 2000s their usage then spread over to New Zealand and now encompasses every wine producing region in the world. A quick glance over our shelves would suggest that now about 95% of Australasian wine is using this closure.

It hasn't been plain sailing all the way, and even today many consumers remain dubious about screwcapped wine. But the simple fact is that you know that when you open a bottle of screwcapped wine its contents will be the same as when it left the winery. That's not to say that it can't have faults, but it definitely isn't going to be corked! There is nothing worse than opening a bottle of wine and being greeted by that musty smell of cork taint, and that is the main advantage of screwcap over cork. It's also cheaper than cork, and doesn't require a device to open it.

The only question mark that remains is over screwcapped wine's ability to age. Some people would argue that the tiny amount of oxygen that seeps through a cork over time contributes to the way it ages. As the exact way that a wine ages is not yet fully understood then we'll just have to wait until the industry's a little older to answer that.

My hunch is that reluctant screwcappers are put off because they like the ceremony of opening a bottle of wine with a corkscrew, and I can totally understand that. But, there is no evidence that bottling under screwcap is in anyway detrimental to the quality of wine, and indeed some of the most expensive wine on our shelves is now using this closure. Check out Penfolds RWTat £60 a bottle.

Maybe one day we'll see Chateau Latour 2050 with a screw cap, though I doubt it, but for your everyday bottles screwcap is the best and most reliable way of sealing a wine bottle.

If you have any of your own thoughts on the screwcap/cork debate then why not join in on twitter? Follow us @majesticdundee

Myth-buster #3 "The deeper the punt, the better the wine"

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:24:47 UT

So I was going to pick this one last week, until it dawned on me that I didn't actually know the answer. But fret not, I've done some research! And the answer is..... I still don't really know why the punt is in the bottle.

The punt is the indentation in the bottom of a bottle of wine. Opinion is divided on what its actual purpose is. Some say it is there to strenghten the bottle so it can withstand the pressure in a bottle of Champagne, or that it is there to collect the sediment formed during the Champagne ageing process. Or it could be there to make holding the bottle easier when pouring. Or for ease of stacking. Or to make the bottle look bigger. Personally I think it's there so you can turn over your empty bottle and use it as a makeshift wine glass. Then again maybe I just made that up.

But one thing I do know is that there is little corrolation between the depth of the punt and its content's quality. You are unlikely to find one in a very cheap bottle as there is an expense in putting it in and it adds to the weight so you could argue that there is maybe a grain of truth here, but there is certainly no gradual grading system. The most expensive bottle of wine that we have in stock at the moment is Louis Roederer's Cristal Champagne, which has no punt at the bottom at all (And a bargain at £150 if you're interested?!?).

The best way to assess quality is to taste the contents, so why not pop down to our brand new, shiny Dundee store and sample what we have on our tasting counter?

You can add your own views as to uses for the punt by getting in touch on twitter @majesticdundee

A great start to the weekend...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:51:22 UT

Why not kick-start your weekend at Majestic Wine Dundee? This Friday it is Fine Wine Friday so we will have Pouilly-Fume 2008 Ladoucette open on the tasting counter.

At Chateau du Nozet, Baron Ladoucette follows a family tradition producing some of the best Loire wines available. So come in and sample for yourselves one of the best picks in Loire wines!

We look forward to seeing you.

Myth-buster #2 "You should always open a wine early to let it breathe"

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:28:35 UT

Opening a bottle early and allowing it to breathe will have very little affect on the wine. Think about the tiny amount of wine that's actually in contact with the air when you do this. If you want to let a bottle breathe, then you really need to pour it into a decanter. And if you don't have one then just use a glass measuring jug, or anything else that's glass, clean and inert, and let it rest for half an hour or so.

There are two main reasons why this is worth doing. One is that many of the more expensive red wines are bottled unfiltered or are aged, and in either case a sediment will form in the bottom of the bottle that should be removed before drinking. The other is to aerate the wine which is done to 'relax' it and remove any harshness or tightness present. It can really make a big difference, but don't expect any miracles! Nothing is going to turn that £5 supermarket plonk into the next Chateau Lafite.

So if it's red and full bodied, then stick it in a decanter - it definitely won't do it any harm. If you've got a very old bottle that you've been hanging onto for a special occasion then most of them would still want decanting to remove the sediment, but be careful with them and serve immediately.

Myth-buster #1 "Wine gets better with age"

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:32:32 UT

Ok, let's start with a biggie...

There are a few hard and fast rules for this, but the vast majority of wine you'll pick up off the shelf is designed for immediate consumption and while it may last for a few years it definitely won't improve! It used to be all the rage to buy wine to lay down in your wine cellar and age them before drinking, but these days most people don't have the time, space or inclination to do this and so winemakers deliberately create their wines to be forward and fruity and ready-to-go straight off the shelf. Price is often a decent indication - there's very little chance of a bottle you've spent £5-£10 improving in the bottle, and vica versa, if you've splashed out on a £20 red from a recent vintage then it probably will develop in the rack.

Certain wines are renouned for their ability to age, like Bordeaux or Chateauneuf-du-Pape from France, or Barolo or Amarone from Italy. And in the whites, Riesling, Semillon and Chenin Blanc together with the world's great sweet wines like Sauternes or Vintage Port.

Aromatic white wines such as New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and dry Gewurztraminer are best drunk young along with the lighter reds like Beaujolais.

However if you are wanting to lay a few bottles down and don't want to break the bank then here's a few suggestions from our range that might fit the bill.

Catena Malbec 2008 Mendoza, Argentina

Mount Elizabeth Semillon 2005, Hunter Valley, Australia

Trimach Riesling 2009, Alsace, France

Ch. Caronne-St-Gemme 2006, Bordeaux, France

There's many others too, if you'd like to know more then just pop in to the store and we'll be happy to help!

Myth-buster series!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:56:41 UT

There are certain things that crop up with our customers time and time again. This is a new weekly series to dispel those wine myths that just refuse to die! You know the ones I mean - 'corked wines are better than screwcaps!' -'The bigger the punt in the bottle the better the wine!' etc. So check back regularly and find out the answers to these life-changing questions, and others.

And if you've got any good ones for us, then please send us an email or message us on twitter @majesticdundee and we'll do our best to help!

Savour the last of Summer

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:36:39 UT

Pouilly Fume 'Les Cascadelles' 2010
Caves de Pouilly-sur-Loire
£10.99 or buy 2 save £6 = £7.99

Pouilly Fume, also known as Pouilly Blanc Fume and Blanc Fume de Pouilly, is one of the Loire Valley's most famous wines. Made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, it is often called Blanc Fume because wines made from this variety when grown on the predominantly limestone soils, with some flint, supposedly exhibit a 'smoky' flavour. The wines are certainly perfumed, 'Les Cascadelles' has a bouquet pronounced with gooseberry aromas and a hint of gunflint steeliness, which is typical of the appellation. In the glass, this wine has an appealing golden colour with green inflections. Long and elegant in the mouth, this Pouilly Fume is packed with classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours of gooseberry, orange blossom and citrus fruit, backed by a crisp elegant mineral character on the finish.

Open on the Tasting counter, so why not pop in and give it a try today!

Free Prosecco Ends Monday

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:19:09 UT

We're still doing our prosecco giveaway but be quick because it ends on Monday 15th August. Claim your free bottle of Prosecco Di Conegliano worth £9.99 with your first in-store purchase of 6 bottles.

10% of all sales this weekend to Maggie's

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:59:55 UT

5th August - 7th August

Many thanks to Gemma McDonald from Maggie's centre for joining us yesterday and helping make our opening day such a success. We were delighted to be able to present a cheque from Majestic for £20,000. We're also donating 10% of everything we sell this weekend to Maggie's, so please pop in and help support this amazing charity

We're Open! And There's Free Prosecco!

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:29:42 UT

We're delighted to announce that Majestic Dundee is officially open! Come and celebrate with us before the 15th August and you'll receive a free bottle of Prosecco worth £9.99 with your first purchase.

Fine Wine Friday

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:36:58 UT

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vignoble Abeille 2007, Mont Redon

£25 or buy 2 save £10 = £25

Part of the famous Mont-Redon estate, Jean Abeille's vineyard occupies a total of 100 hectares of land with classic Châteauneuf characteristics: mature bush vines sit on a plateau with great sun exposure, and a topsoil covered with heat-retaining pebbles. Superbly balanced between youthful fruit and warm, oaky complexity. Nose and palate are replete with notes of cinnamon and clove amid the the dense bramble fruit. Enjoyable immediately, but will improve with 5 years' cellaring. Drink with red meats or game.

Open on the tasting counter today, come in-store and give it a try!

Wines of New Zealand Tasting

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:48:46 UT

Come and explore the variety of New Zealand wines. This is a great chance to try somethig different that you maybe wouldn't have bought and branch out from the wines you know. Join us in-store throughout this week to see what is open to taste.