Majestic Wine

Alamos Malbec 2010 Catena

This Malbec oozes dried raisiny fruit character and has ripe sweet tannins, resulting in an incredibly approachable wine. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Marlborough

Alive with the intense aromas of gooseberry, guava and passionfruit. The palate is well balanced with mouth watering acidity and mineral grapefruit flavours leading into a long finish of remarkable intensity. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

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Riverlands Run Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Typical of Marlborough Sauvignon, the bouquet springs from the glass, offering plumes of citrus, green grass and elderflower. The palate is a burst of crisp grapefruit and gooseberry flavours.

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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

A medley of intense ripe herbaceous characters on the nose, followed by rich gooseberry, lime and tropical fruit characteristics on the palate.

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Robertson Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Robertson

Optimum growing conditions enhance the zesty gooseberry flavours so common in Sauvignon Blanc.

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Beaujolais-Villages 2010 Georges Duboeuf

Fresh raspberries and strawberries abound in this lively wine.

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Fairhall Cliffs Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Marlborough

From a vineyard owned by John Marris, the esteemed viticulturalist of Wither Hills fame, this is excellent value, textbook New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

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Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Montana, Marlborough

New Zealand in a glass... vibrant and lifted aromas of ripe tropical fruits and gooseberry. Bracing acidity is tempered by concentrated green fruits, citrus and hints of chalk with a reviving fresh finish.

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Waimea Estate Pinot Gris 2009/2010 Nelson

Bursting with aromas of pear, honey, candied apple, spice and even a hint of cream, the intensity of pure fruit flavours is complimented by clean acidity, good length and soft texture.

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Luis Felipe Edwards Mountain View Chardonnay 2011 Central Valley

Fresh and clean, with the typical apple and citrus fruit giving way to a softer, peachier, almost tropical flavour. Refreshing and easy to drink, with a soft-edged acidic lift.

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  4 out of 5
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Viré-Clessé 2009/2010 Pasquier Desvignes

This is a great price tag for such a good Viré-Clessé. The nose exudes fresh and delicate aromatics of tropical fruits, which give way to subtle minerality on the palate and intense flavours of fresh stone fruit.

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  3 out of 5
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La Grille Touraine Sauvignon 2010 Paul Buisse

The result of a partnership between Paul Buisse and a number of leading Loire winemakers. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are sourced from vineyards in the central Loire valley. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

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Aspen Estate Chardonnay 2011 South Eastern Australia

Pale straw yellow with youthful green hues. A nose of citrus fruits and ripe apples, with underlying notes of vanilla. Crisp lemon and lime on the palate, served up with a rounded and buttery feel.

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Robertson Winery Merlot 2010/2011 Robertson

Rich, dark red in colour with juicy ripe plum flavours on the palate combined with sweet black cherry notes.

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Château Guiot 2010 Costières de Nîmes

Deep purple hue, a beautifully scented nose with herby aromas, lashings of juicy forest fruits and spicy, rich berry flavours on the palate and a good, smooth finish.

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Santa Rita 120 Carmenère 2010/2011 Rapel Valley

A lively and juicy representation of this variety, with a soft and supple texture, bright brambly fruit and subtle notes of spice and tobacco leaf, and a hint of vanilla from 6 months' in French oak.

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Muscadet 2010 Cuvée des Croix Blanches

Bright, clear, with yellow and green reflections this wine has a light citrus character on the nose, with faintly floral touches.

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Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2009 Clare Valley

The nose shows classic varietal aromas of stewed plum, blackberry and violets, the palate is smooth and inviting, filled with ground coffee, vanilla and dark chocolate characters mingling with classic blackcurrant fruit.

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Luis Felipe Edwards Mountain View Merlot 2011 Central Valley

Aromas of ripe plums and strawberries, with faint notes of tomato leaf and sage. The palate has a thick and jammy feel, with soft, mature tannins and a rounded, easy style.

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Pinot Grigio Superiore 2010 Cantina Breganze

Shows delicious floral, honeysuckle aromas and crisp lemongrass and citrus fruit flavours. Good acidity helps create a clean, refreshing wine.

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