Majestic Wine

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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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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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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Esperanza Malbec 2010/2011 Mendoza

This is a rich, ripe wine with plenty of smooth black fruit and warming hints of spice. On the palate it is just as fruity with soft tannins and a long finish.

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Beaujolais-Villages 2010 Georges Duboeuf

Fresh raspberries and strawberries abound in this lively wine.

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St Clair Estate Selection Pinot Noir 2010/2011 Marlborough

Rich garnet core with a purplish rim. Aromas of ripe black cherries and currants, with a lifted raspberry note and a hint of vanilla. Fine tannins, medium palate weight, and good fruit concentration.

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Cuvée de Richard Blanc 2010 PGI du Comté Tolosan

A light, crisp blend of Ugni Blanc and Colombard. Excellent value for money.

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Casa dei Gretti Pinot Grigio 2010/2011 Sartori

This wine offers a lightly fruity bouquet and a subtle, refreshing flavour. Moderate acidity and notes of honeydew melon make for a gluggable, summery wine. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

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  3 out of 5
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Neblina Merlot 2010 Central Valley

On the nose rich notes of plums and blackberries are lifted by traces of chocolate and mocha.

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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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Bourgogne Chardonnay 'Les Chenaudières' 2010 Cave de Lugny

Crisp and elegant with citrus and apple fruit characters alongside a lovely streak of minerality. Refined and classy, this is a superb introduction to this famous region's wines.

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Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Bright, pale yellow, with lime green tinges. Offers aromas of gooseberries with a hint of lychee and a leafy complexity.

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