Majestic Wine

Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé 2011 East Coast

Pale and delicate, yet nicely defined, the wine offers aromas of wild strawberries and ripe forest fruits. Medium-bodied for a rosé, with a fine balance between lush fruit and refreshing acidity.

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Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2010/2011 Marlborough

An intriguing aperitif, this wine can also be paired well with cold meats and lightly spiced, aromatic Thai food.

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Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet 2009/2010 Hawkes Bay

This 'Bordeaux blend' comes from various sites within Hawkes Bay, including the famed Gimblett Gravels area, which provides a warm climate and stony, free-draining soils, suiting the Bordeaux grape varieties superbly.

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Villa Maria Private Bin Gewürztraminer 2010/2011 East Coast

The nose is brimming with lychees and spice, which follow through to the full bodied, fruity palate. A wine that comes into its own when accompanying spicy South-East Asian dishes.

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Villa Maria Pinot Grigio 2010 Marlborough

Intense aromas of green apple, pear and ripe quince, nuanced with subtle spice. The palate is gently off-dry, accenting the ripe fruit, with crisp acidity providing a mouthwatering finish.

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2009 Marlborough

This wine shows a lightness of touch that allows it to display both purity and a sense of place. Medium bodied with beautifully poised red fruit and well integrated oak, a benchmark example of Marlborough Pinot Noir.

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Vignobles des Aubas Colombard Gros Manseng 2010 PGI Côtes de Gascogne

A pale, fresh and crisp white where the nose is awash with citrus fruit tinged with some more subtle exotic notes.

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Vergelegen Chardonnay 2010/2011 Stellenbosch

Aged and fermented in French oak barrels, this is a full bodied wine that is capable of matching a wide range of food, particularly roast poultry.

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2010 Monte Schiavo

This straw yellow Verdicchio is a great example of how fresh and fragrant this grape variety can be. With a perfumed bouquet of pineapple and citrus the palate is dry, elegant and distinct.

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Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Awarded Decanter International Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc Over £10.
Crisp, dry and full-flavoured, this refreshing wine exhibits all the hallmarks of a great Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2009/2010 Margaret River

This wine is made by Chief Winemaker, Virginia Willcock, a beautiful example of Margaret River Chardonnay.

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