Majestic Wine

Torres Viña Esmerelda 2010/2011

Although mainly Moscatel, Viña Esmeralda is dominated by the fragrance and spice of the Gewürztraminer. Aromas of honeysuckle, ripe pear and custard apple intermingle with sweet vanilla spice.

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Villa Maria Private Bin Gewürztraminer 2009/2010 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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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Marlborough

An intense bouquet of passion fruit, guava and underlying citrus notes. The palate has more tropical fruit, minerality and an unusual richness due to partial barrel fermentation.

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  4 out of 5
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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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  4 out of 5
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Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2009/2010 Catena

A concentrated nose of plummy flavours and a palate jam-packed with ripe black fruit.

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Mount Difficulty Pinot Gris 2010/2011 Central Otago

Cool fermentation has preserved maximum primary fruit character from this delicate grape variety, with peach blossom and fresh pear notes taking centre stage.

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  3 out of 5
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• Staff reviews (1)

Errazuriz Chardonnay 2010 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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Paul Mas Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 PGI Pays d’Oc

A herbaceous, smoky white with rich tropical fruit characters and carefully balanced acidity. This Sauvignon Blanc makes a perfect partner to seafood and white fish dishes, soft cheeses and fruit desserts.

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  4 out of 5
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Thelema Mountain Red 2009 Elgin

Ripe red fruit with a spicy and complex character. Drinking very well at the moment but will develop beautifully with a couple of years ageing.

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  3-andhalf out of 5
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Valençay Le Clos du Château 2009/2010 Claude Lafond

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the wine was matured on it's lees to add depth of flavour and a very light natural spritz. Crisp, fresh and attractively complex with aromas of white fruits and flowers.

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  3-andhalf out of 5
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Joffré Malbec 2010 Mendoza

This wine is everything you could want from a Malbec. Full-bodied yet elegant and supple this is a wine to be enjoyed with grilled red meats.

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Vallée Blanche Malbec 2010 PGI Pays d'Oc

This Malbec has been produced in a small area close to St. Chinian. It strikes an excellent balance between the traditionally robust and tannic wines of Cahors and the more fruit driven Malbecs from the New World.

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  4 out of 5
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