The cool mountainous climate, lengthy sunshine hours & rocky, well-drained soils of the Andes endow Mendoza with a sound basis for growing vibrant & intensely flavoured whites such as this Sauvignon. Flavours are maximised by cool fermentation in steel vats. A pale green-tinged lemon yellow, with a nose of melon, lime & mango. Dry & crisp, the palate is awash with ripe grapefruit flavour, providing a long, refreshing finish. Chill well & drink within the next 12 months. Pair with some light salmon fishcakes. ...

The Armando vineyard has come a long way since current owner Estela Armandos grandfather began making wine there in the 1880s, transporting it over the mountains by mule, & selling it to workers on the Trans-Andean railroad. Deep crimson in colour, the wine has fragrances of cedar, spice box & red & black berries. Round & ripe in texture, with medium body & hints of pepper & chocolate. Showing its Italian roots, this Bonarda will go well with rich pasta, olives & cured meats. ...

Estate owners Pablo & Paula Pizzella are both PE teachers by profession. No doubt they supplement their familys fitness regime by h&-harvesting their 10 hectare Andean vineyard, which sits at the lofty altitude of 930m. Ripe & fleshy Malbec, with notes of mocha & cake spices embellishing the raspberry & boysenberry fruit. Although dense & inky, the fruit on the palate is lively & approachable. Drink with fresh & flavoursome tomato pasta dishes. ...

This organic wine is grown in a rural Italian paradise. Vines grow between orchards, elderflower & acacia trees, all teeming with wildlife. This beautiful landscape sets the scene for the Rossi Cairo family’s biodynamic winemaking, which brings purity to all of their wines. Their Gavi embodies this. A zingy blend of fruit & freshness with notes of peach, almond & blossom. Enjoy with fresh pesto pasta. ...

Gavi is one of the Piedmont region’s most exciting whites, made using the Cortese grape. It’s adored for its exquisite freshness & now rivals some of Italy’s other best known white wines such as Pinot Grigio & Soave. This bottle is a unique Riserva from a thriving biodynamic wildlife site. It is from a small production crafted from just a single vineyard – a sourcing technique that gives the most focused sense of a place. Each grape is h&-selected to choose only the finest, before they’re gently pressed & left in contact with lees (a natural by-product of grape fermentation) for 6 months. Following this, it spends another 6 months in the bottle so once it reaches you, it’s textured & brimming with flavour. Expect ripe fruity aromas & delicate floral notes. ...

La Rioja Alta are one of the biggest names in Rioja. They craft this Reserva only in perfect vintages, so you can expect excellence in every bottle. The Tempranillo vines on the Torre de Oña estate are over 60 years old – resulting in a wine with incredible concentration & complexity. Add two years of ageing in oak barrels, & you've got all the hedonistic qualities of delicious Rioja. Expect rich flavours of wild strawberry, cherry & redcurrant accompanied by notes of pastry, biscuit, vanilla, liquorice & pepper. Its silky tannins & long, elegant finish make it a fantastic partner for braised & roasted meats. ...

1992 was a disastrous vintage in Rioja, but you would never know that by tasting La Rioja Alta's 1992 Gran Reserva 904. Medium to dark garnet-colored, with a huge perfume of melted caramel, cedar, tobacco, spice box, & cherries, this complex, elegant, medium-bodied wine is fully mature. Robert Parker
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Hurry! When it's gone, it's gone
- wigig. " The 1997 Gran Reserva 904 has a slightly aged appearance with its brick-colored rim.
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La Rioja Alta is one of only a small number of wineries still making Rioja wines in a very traditional style, favouring elegance & complexity over power & weight. This wine is made primarily from Mazuelo, & undergoes a total of 6 years in oak vessels, followed by several years' in bottle before release. ...

This blend has been created by Patrice Calvet exclusively for Majestic. Calvets extensive connections in Bordeaux allow him to source various parcels of wines from a number of estates, then blend them to achieve the desired style. A fruity & forward red Bordeaux, with inviting aromas & lashings of youthful blackcurrant & red cherry fruit, & a very soft & easy-going tannic structure. Drink immediately or over the next 2 years, with red meat or soft cheese. ...