Californian Wine

California's climate and geography presents much more variety than outsiders give it credit for. The key is not in the latitude of the vineyards but more the proximity to the cooling influence of the Pacific, namely the bank of fog that sits just off the coast during summer. The San Francisco Bay area acts as the air conditioner for the vineyards of the southern Napa and Sonoma which slows ripening and gives rise to higher quality wine.

CLAYTON'S CHOICES - our fine wine manager selects his personal favourites

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  • A bottle of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 2007 - Majestic Wine

    Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 2007

    One of the most famous Cabernets in California, the 1974 vintage won the famous 1976 judgement of Paris beating off competition from the finest Bordeaux had to offer.

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    Price £160.00

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  • A bottle of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006/2007 Napa Valley - Majestic Wine

    Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006/2007 Napa Valley

    With more than a hint of Bordeaux about it this is a ripe yet savoury and elegant effort. It is rich and has lots of depth, huge flavours of cherry, coffee and chocolate are underpinned by ripe tannins and good acidity.

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    • This product was awarded a Silver from Decanter

    Price £40.00

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  • A bottle of Au Bon Climat 'Bien Nacido' Chardonnay 2008 Santa Maria Valley - Majestic Wine

    Au Bon Climat 'Bien Nacido' Chardonnay 2008 Santa Maria Valley

    Whilst this wine may not be available from the Fine Wine Centre please check with your local store for availability. From one of the Central Coast's best vineyard sites, this is wonderfully textured, fresh and long in the mouth: a Chardonnay that exudes class and sophistication.

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    Price £23.00

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  • A bottle of Ramey Chardonnay 2009 Russian River Valley - Majestic Wine

    Ramey Chardonnay 2009 Russian River Valley

    Two-thirds of the wine is aged in new French oak, for a voluptuous, layered texture and huge toasty bouquet, while the acidity is still incisive and freshening. Immense complexity and length.

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    Price £26.00

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  • A bottle of Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel 2009 Sonoma - Majestic Wine

    Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel 2009 Sonoma

    From the world renowned ridge vineyards comes this most famous of all Californian Zins. It has a restrained nose of raspberry, black cherry and toasty oak.

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    Price £30.00

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  • A bottle of Qupé Roussanne 'Bien Nacido Hillside Estate' 2008 Santa Maria Valley - Majestic Wine

    Qupé Roussanne 'Bien Nacido Hillside Estate' 2008 Santa Maria Valley

    The wine is a stunning mixture of body, texture, vibrant fruit and firm acidity, offering up to 10 years' cellaring potential.

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    Price £30.00

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  • A bottle of Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2009 Sonoma - Majestic Wine

    Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2009 Sonoma

    "The 2009 Lytton Springs is the biggest and most structured of these 2009 Zinfandel-based reds, largely owing to the earthier soils and the presence 23% Petite Sirah. Black fruit, plums, tar, licorice and smoke are some of the notes that flow from this generous, inviting red. The Lytton Springs is fairly structured, and can definitely benefit from another year or two (perhaps more) in bottle. The blend is 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah and 5% Carignane. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2029". 95 points. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.

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  • A bottle of Littorai Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Sonoma Coast - Majestic Wine

    Littorai Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Sonoma Coast

    Medium weight, with a fine balance of sparky acidity and approachable tannins, surrounding a backbone of intense dried-cherry fruit. Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years.

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    Price £34.00

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  • A bottle of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 'Isabelle' 2008 Santa Barbara County - Majestic Wine

    Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 'Isabelle' 2008 Santa Barbara County

    A superbly structured, deep, complex and involving Pinot, and a great benchmarker of the vintage.

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    Price £35.00

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  • A bottle of Duckhorn Merlot 2008 Napa Valley - Majestic Wine

    Duckhorn Merlot 2008 Napa Valley

    Lofty aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, blueberry and delicate spice lead to polished flavours of blackberry, plum, black cherry, toast and a hint of herbs.

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    Price £35.00

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  • A bottle of Pax Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005/2006 Mendocino County - Majestic Wine

    Pax Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005/2006 Mendocino County

    A generous and opulent style of wine, this 100% Syrah is sourced from the varied terrain of the Alder Springs Vineyard in the far north of Mendocino.

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    Price £41.00

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  • A bottle of Sean Thackrey Sirius Petite Sirah 2007 - Majestic Wine

    Sean Thackrey Sirius Petite Sirah 2007

    With an explosive nose of freshly ground black pepper, coriander and graphite the palate is incredibly rich, unctuous and layered with a fabulous viscocity and texture.

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    Price £50.00

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