Majestic Wine

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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• Average rating
  3 out of 5
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

Saint Clair have selected grapes from their Block 6 and Block 19 vineyards to create two individual single-vineyard Sauvignons, each displaying the New Zealand hallmarks of punchy aromatics and fresh citrus intensity. We cannot guarantee availability of both Blocks across all stores.

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• Average rating
  4-andhalf out of 5
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• Press reviews (1)

Rustenberg Rousanne 2010/2011 Stellenbosch

Never heavy but wonderfully intense with a finish which is rich and satisfying.

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  3 out of 5
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Fairbourne Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Marlborough

This is the flagship Sauvignon Blanc from the Fairbourne Estate, made from grapes grown on elevated sites on the north-facing slopes of the Wairau Valley.

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  3 out of 5
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Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2007/2008 De Bortoli 375ml Half-bottle

Like Sauternes it offers lush, viscous and incredibly concentrated exotic fruit and honey flavours.

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  4 out of 5
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• Press reviews (1)

The Galvo Garage 2007 d'Arenberg, McLaren Vale

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and a little Cabernet Franc, made on a small scale using traditional methods, this meaty and muscular red displays plenty of New World fruit and power with Old World structure and complexity.

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  3 out of 5
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Martinborough Vineyards Te Tera Pinot Noir 2009/2010

Martinborough Vineyard is one of the pioneers that put New Zealand Pinot Noir on the map, back in the mid 1980s. This is an elegant Pinot Noir that is approachable in style and whilst drinking well now, will reward further cellaring.

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  3-andhalf out of 5
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• Press reviews (1)

Saintsbury Chardonnay 2008/2009 Carneros

An excellent example of Carneros Chardonnay, notes of pears, apricots and melon are complemented on the palate by richer flavours of vanilla and hazelnuts.

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  4 out of 5
  (2)
• Staff reviews (1)

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010/2011 Marlborough

The palate is concentrated and vibrant with ripe stone fruits, exploding with intensity and richness, and leading to a long memorable finish.

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  3-andhalf out of 5
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Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 2007 Margaret River

Blackcurrant and cherry aromas enhanced by a rich palate with hints of liquorice and cedar.

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  4-andhalf out of 5
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Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen 2010 Weingut Bründlmayer

Clean, crisp and glassy, with a great sense of purity. Lime, apple and pineapple fruit on nose and palate, are given superb structure and length by prominent mineral notes and subtle wood influence.

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The Shortlist Riesling 2005 McGuigan, Eden Valley

The Shortlist is a select range of wines from McGuigan with each bottle individually numbered - and Majestic has secured the entire UK allocation. This is a single-vineyard Riesling from the multi-award-winning McGuigan winery, which has been given extended bottle ageing at the winery to develop complexity and a lovely petrol character.

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  4 out of 5
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