Majestic Wine

The Ned Black Label Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Awarded Decanter Regional Trophy 2012 for Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Under £10. A nose of nettles and grass leads to generous gooseberry flavours with a smoky herbal twist on the palate reminiscent of a well crafted Sancerre.

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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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Fairleigh Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Marlborough

This is a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc which is exclusive to Majestic. It is a balanced, fruit driven wine with good acidity and a clean and gooseberry fresh finish.

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  3-andhalf out of 5
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Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

This wine is blended from 32 separate vineyard parcels, vinified in the winery in the town of Blenheim. A richly tropical nose, dominated by youthful aromas of lime, lemongrass and green herbs. Fruit on the palate leans more toward gooseberry and citrus, with a zesty acidity.

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  4 out of 5
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Sancerre 2011 Dominique Baud

The most famous of all Loire Sauvignons, Sancerre is renowned for its crisp, citrus and gooseberry flavours, balanced by restrained mineral elegance.

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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 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.

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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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Robertson Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Robertson

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

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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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• Staff reviews (2)
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Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Central Valley

Maximum fruit character is obtained by hand-harvesting and cold fermentation of the Sauvignon grapes, and the addition of 2% Semillon helps keep the blend well-rounded.

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Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc 2011

This wine is a classic example of a clean modern cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. It displays aromas of gooseberries and guava on the nose and is dry yet fruity on the palate.

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Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Wairau Valley, Marlborough

A zesty wine with fantastic complexity and texture. Elegant elderflower and gooseberry are joined by tropical passion fruit and nectarine.

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  4-andhalf out of 5
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