Majestic Wine

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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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Showing pronounced aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits, alongside a subtle herbaceousness. Crisp, elegant and refreshing, this is a classic aperitif wine from New Zealand's famous Marlborough region.

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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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Robertson Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Robertson

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

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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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Pouilly-Vinzelles 'En Paradis' 2010 Louis Latour

Sweet honey and floral characters are in abundance on the palate and create a fine and elegant complexity. A great wine and a great example of a Mâconnais wine.

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Anakena Chardonnay 2011 Central Valley

An unoaked Chardonnay made with partial wild fermentation, displaying firm but refreshing acidity and a range of lightly confected tropical fruit flavours, completed by a touch of nutty complexity.

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Oxford Landing Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2011 South Australia

Crisp and fresh, showing classic Sauvignon gooseberry and grass aromas, with plenty of zingy, citrus acidity on the palate.

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Luis Felipe Edwards Signature Series Viognier Reserva 2011 Rapel Valley

Light and fresh, yet intensely aromatic. Flavours of peach, apricot and ripe pears cascade across the palate, finishing with a refreshing acidic lift and gentle mineral grip.

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Fairleigh Estate Chardonnay 2009/2010 Marlborough

Handpicking coupled with time honoured traditional winemaking techniques from Burgundy have resulted in a richly flavoured and finely structured wine.

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Santa Rita 120 Viognier 2011 Maipo Valley

Free-run juice and light pressings have been used to maintain a light and crisp feel to the wine, with a long 3-week fermentation period followed by 2 weeks on lees for softness of texture.

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Errazuriz Chardonnay 2011 Casablanca Valley

Good aromatic intensity with fresh pineapple, mandarin orange, and papaya, along with stewed pears, and toasted notes that add complexity to the wine.

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