A firm favourite of ours and quite possibly the greater population due to its inherently lovable nature. A definite inclusion on our list of 'comfort wines', Main Divide Riesling is so easy to enjoy.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Upon release its colour is bright lemon. The nose is a zestful medley of quince, lime, citrus blossom, and nectarine, wrapped in a steely mantle of flinty minerality. On the palate there is a lively tension, a rich and juicy mouthfeel balanced with gentle sweetness and a shot of refreshing acidity. Playful, yet full of finesse, the escapade closes with a lasting and piquant finish."
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"This is instantly appealing with orange peel, grapefruit, honey and rich floral aromas, leading to a delectably expressed palate that's filled with ripe fruit intensity combined with elegant sweetness and plush texture, finishing long and satisfying."
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Fragrant varietal aromas of lime and lemon, a touch of grapefruit and mandarin then apple. Lifted, ripe and enticing youthful bouquet. An off-dry style with a generous tickle of sweetness which is immediately contrasted by a backbone of acidity. Highlights from the apple and then pear and mandarin, lime-flower and citrus. Young and fleshy textured, juicy and salivating. Well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+."
93/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, August 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"An Alsace-style riesling with weight, richness and complexity. Medium-dry wine with a backbone of ripe acidity restraining sweetness. Vibrant, wine with lime zest, oyster shell, mandarin and orange blossom flavours."
92/100 JamesSuckling.com, March 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"White flowers with dried melon and pear. Some white pepper. Full-bodied, sweet and flavourful. Plenty of riesling character."
4 Stars Michael Cooper (2022 Vintage)
"The 2022 vintage of this Waipara wine is a distinctly medium style (23 grams/litre of residual sugar). Light lemon/green, it is aromatic and tangy, with fresh, crisp, peachy, citrusy flavours, a hint of oranges, vaguely honeyed notes, and very good depth. Still youthful, it should be at its best mid-2025+. (From Pegasus Bay.)"
Joelle Tomson, drinksbiz Magazine, October/November 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"This North Canterbury offering is always a winner with its concentrated lemon curd aromas and flavours of sweet fleshy mandarin and peach, all balanced beautifully by a twist of acidity that adds freshness and length to every sip. An ideal partner for Thai chicken dishes, or anything with lime flavours."