Main Divide Waipara Valley Gewürztraminer 2024

Main Divide Waipara Valley Gewürztraminer 2024"A delightful bouquet of white fleshed fruits and spice, layers of sweet ginger and apple, peach and tropical fruits. Theres a floral finesse and tone that showcases the delicate side of the variety. A satin cream almost tart mouthfeel, flavours of fruits and spice reflect the bouquet, medium+ acid line, fine tannins and lengthy, even finish. Well made, a wine that should be in all wine tasters cellar, best drinking from day of purchase through 2027+"

"A delightful bouquet of white fleshed fruits and spice, layers of sweet ginger and apple, peach and tropical fruits. There’s a floral finesse and tone that showcases the delicate side of the variety. A satin-cream almost tart mouthfeel, flavours of fruits and spice reflect the bouquet, medium+ acid line, fine tannins and lengthy, even finish. Well made, a wine that should be in all wine tasters cellar, best drinking from day of purchase through 2027+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Nov 2024

"A gorgeous rendition of the variety, showing lychee, mango, rose petal and warm spice aromas on the nose. The palate displays succulent fruit intensity together with fleshy texture and rounded mouthfeel, making it delicious and highly enjoyable" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2024

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is pure and gentle with aromas of lychee, guava, rose water and spice dusting. Medium-full bodied, off-dry to taste, aromas of lychee and guava entwined with rose water, ginger and peppercorn. The fruit is pure and fresh, supported by refreshing acidity. Delicate spice dances on a lightly oily texture palate and lends a fragranced closing. Well-made and well-balanced, utterly delicious" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Dec 2024

"You are greeted by a pale straw colour with a shining lime hue. On the hypnotic nose you have classic aromas of Turkish Delight, rose water, lychee, freshly sliced ginger and almond marzipan. The palate has a fleshy character and a luscious enthusiasm that engages all four corners of your palate. Served up with a charming level of fruit acidity, resulting in a smooth fruit sweetness across the tastebuds and lingering nicely on what is an honest varietal finish" Gavin Hubble, Grape to Glass, Nov 2024

"Invitingly perfumed, it is mouthfilling, with strong, peachy, spicy, slightly gingery flavours, a distinct touch of complexity, a gentle splash of sweetness, and moderate acidity. Already very open and expressive, it's an ideal introduction to Gewurztraminer's delights" Michael Cooper, Jan 2024

Pale lemon in colour, it boasts a wonderfully aromatic nose, brimming with tropical and floral notes. Impressions of banana, melon and guava are spliced with rose petals, daphne, ginger and white pepper, along with an inkling of marzipan. Vibrant and assertive in the mouth, the palate is lush, yet finely textured and elegant. Subtle sweetness, engaging phenolics and refreshing acidity combine harmoniously to give the wine balance, structure, and a lasting, tangy finish.

Main Divide is the local name for the Southern Alps and is the backbone of the South Island, where grapes for Main Divide are exclusively sourced. Vineyards have been selected for their quality and ability to express unique regional flavours.

Cooler and windier conditions during Spring meant lower crop levels, keeping fruit thinning to a minimum. The weather gods then handed us the opposite during Summer, with a warm and settled state prevailing, so this smaller crop was able to mature beautifully. Autumn was similarly favourable, allowing each variety to be picked at its optimum ripeness. Our 2024 harvest saw smaller yields across the board, but as a result we were blessed with intense fruit flavour and concentration, delivering some outstanding wines.

Picking occurred in late March. After arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and then left in contact with their skins for a short time to macerate. Following pressing, the juice was transferred into old oak puncheons, where it was left to ferment naturally. The wine was then matured for approximately 3 months in these barrels prior to bottling.