The 2024 release of Main Divide Rosé from the Donaldson Family will get you excited, it certainly did it for us. Full of energy, bursting with flavour and delivered on a beautifully textured palate with drive and tension.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"It has a playful pink gloss, with penetrating aromas of watermelon, kumquat, strawberry and pear drops, meshed with floral notes reminiscent of citrus blossom, frangipani and peony. The mouthfeel is lively and energised, showcasing impressive palate weight and well assimilated acidity that adds length and concentration. The complementary varieties ensure the wine remains fleshy and supple, while also adding aroma and structure."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, November 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"It's fabulously expressed on the nose, showing wild strawberry, watermelon, lemon peel and floral aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and crisp acidity, making it instantly appealing. At its best: now to 2026."
92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"Bright, fresh, youthful, fruity and vibrant with a bouquet of red cherries and dark strawberry, a touch of red apple skin and black currant leads aroma package. Equally vibrant and fruit on the palate with contrasting fine tannins and acidity framing the palate nicely. Fresh and new with best drinking from day of purchase through end of summer 2026."
Joelle Thomson, drinksbiz Magazine, December 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"A mystery blend of grape varieties brings a medium pink tinge to this zesty young Rosé from North Canterbury. Flavours of lemon zest, a hint of blackberry and dried strawberries combine in this light-bodied, youthful, summery wine."
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Main Divide is operated by the Donaldson family who work with a number of vineyards in North Canterbury, bringing the fruit together for processing at their winery in Waipara.
Like many New Zealand winemakers, Main Divide pursues a philosophy of natural methods and minimal intervention. They believe in sustainable viticulture, organic techniques, low crop levels, and minimal fruit handling during processing (along with gentle pressing).
Main Divide allows their wine to go through fermentation by wild yeasts, natural secondary or malo-lactic fermentation, and to clarify by settling.
Wine-maker Matthew Donaldson many years of experience and passion to produce a range of wines that show fresh, clean and pure fruit flavours while at the same time clearly expressing the characteristics of each unique vineyard. Matthew has many years experience making wine for both new and old world producers with a particular emphasis on Pinot Noir producing regions.