Mar
16
2010
Cheery Kiwi winemaker and micro-biologist John Forrest has assembled a range of wines reflecting his exuberant personality and ongoing experimental quest to capture 'essence of place'. This sumptuous Marlborough Chardonnay offers enticing aromas of honeyed lemons, toasted brioche and freshly-ground spice, leading to a ripe, peachy palate lent balance and structure by seamless acidity and [...]
Mar
15
2010
With fragrant aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and pear this wine is a delight for the senses. The palate has a complex medley of flavours including peach, apricot and musky Turkish delight. Soft, fresh and extremely enjoyable.
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Mar
15
2010
With zesty citrus notes and an elegant herbaceous dart through the fruit, this is clearly a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. However, the classic characters of gooseberry and tropical fruit notes are enhanced by hints of wild strawberry on the finish giving this wine a real edge. Crisp acidity makes this a perfect choice for those who [...]
Mar
13
2010
Fruit for this wine was sourced from Saint Clair's own vineyard at Doctor's Creek, and blended with a small amount from the Southern Valleys to add complexity. Bright ruby red in colour, aromas of raspberry and plum are complemented by lifted floral notes and a touch of spice. A luscious and soft palate with flavours [...]
Mar
13
2010
The hallmark of the award winning Jackson Estate winery is an unstinting devotion to quality. Adopting traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques with no irrigation, Geoff Woollcombe and his team have produced this concentrated and powerful Pinot Noir. Reveals ripe berries, spices, and earthy aromas with well integrated oak. Will continue to develop for up to 6 [...]
Mar
13
2010
The vineyard takes its name from the local Oyster Bay, situated in the picturesque headlands of the Marlborough Sounds. This is an elegant, cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Fragrant, soft and flavourful with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and gentle sweet fruit tannins to provide serious structure and length.
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Mar
12
2010
Sought after New Zealand Chardonnay from the famous Cloudy Bay winery. A complex bouquet that ranges from figs and lemon butter to more savoury elements of fresh hay with hints of butterscotch. The palate is substantial and rounded with a toasty complexity and a lingering finish. Eminently drinkable now but it will reward those with [...]
Mar
10
2010
From the most prestigious vineyard in New Zealand, comes a wine full of fresh herbal aromas and layers of ripe guava and passionfruit. Medium bodied, the palate is succulent and crisp with a long flavoursome finish. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its most intense.
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Mar
09
2010
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon. Ripe gooseberries, Granny Smith apples and freshly mown grass on the nose are followed by the crisp, clean acidity and refreshing finish on the palate that are the hallmark of this variety. Excellent with seafood and goat's cheese.
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Mar
09
2010
The highly esteemed Cloudy Bay Estate has surpassed itself in the production of this innovative Pinot Noir, as elegant and delicate as their famed white wines.
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Mar
08
2010
Made exclusively for Majestic by one of our favourite new wineries, this mouth-watering Sauvignon has intense aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry and a palate of ripe gooseberry and herbs. The crisp acidity is balanced by an enticing minerality.
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Mar
08
2010
Named after one of the tallest rugged peaks to the southeast of the vineyard, The Ned offers superb purity of fruit and varietal character. 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. The stony terroir gives the wine a [...]
Mar
08
2010
Sourced from three excellent Pinot Noir grape growing sites in Marlborough's central valleys, the wine shows an attractive deep ruby hue, with a complex array of cherry and strawberry fruit flavours with lifted vanilla and coffee oak notes. Behind these characters are hints of smoke and roasted meats. The palate is elegant and supple with [...]
Mar
08
2010
Rich and fruity with apple and pear fruit and a mineral, petrolly edge. Very slightly off dry this is a fantastic summer drinking wine or will go well with spicy fish dishes.
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Mar
08
2010
Hand harvested from vines on the southern side of the Wairau Valley, this is a classic New Zealand Pinot Noir. Delicious berry fruit and subtle spicy aromas with well balanced tannins. Will continue to develop for up to 6 years.
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Mar
08
2010
This Chardonnay is filled with ripe, concentrated, tropical and citrus flavours. Handpicking coupled with time honoured traditional winemaking techniques from Burgundy have resulted in a richly flavoured and finely structured wine. An excellent wine with poultry and white meats.
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Mar
08
2010
Showing enticing aromas of lime, apple and passion fruit, this is a fresh, zesty wine from New Zealand's most famous winemaking region. An intriguing aperitif, this wine can also be paired well with cold meats and lightly spiced, aromatic Thai food.
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Mar
08
2010
Wither Hills' philosophy 'Created in the Vineyard' embodies their firm commitment to producing only the highest quality fruit . This remarkable wine offers an enticingly fragrant bouquet of ripe berries complemented by a full lingering palate.
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Mar
08
2010
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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Mar
08
2010
A fresh, dry, crisp Sauvignon sourced only from premium vineyards throughout Marlborough's Wairau Valley. Displaying gooseberry on the nose and palate, this wine has gained structure from the partial barrel fermentation it has undergone. Quality conscious New Zealand producers are leading the field in promoting the benefit of screwcaps, which eliminate potential cork taint.
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Mar
08
2010
A very fine, Marlborough Sauvignon typical of the elegance New Zealand is now famed for. Long fruit flavours redolent of rhubarb and gooseberries overlay a classy mineral texture. At this price this is certainly quite a match for Sancerre.
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