Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022

Consistently rated one of the great value mid-priced labels in New Zealand, this Pinot is aged in small oak barriques, this wine offers a complex blend of red and dark fruit with spicy, savory notes and a vibrant finish.

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Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022

"Deep ruby in the glass with aromas of macerated cherry, red plum, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits with hints of spice, meadow herbs, smoked meats, pressed flowers, mocha and earth. Flighty and herb flecked on the palate with a swoosh of sour cherry, tight, chalky tannin and bright acidity." 92 Points, Special Value, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

"This has grilled porcini mushroom and smoky, earthy undertones to the red fruit aromas. It's tangy and flavourful on the medium-bodied palate. Sleek, smoky finish." 92 Points, James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com

"Smoke & bonfire embers, dusty, darker fruits coming through before a delightful perfume evolves. Vibrant. Great fruit in the mouth, neatly balanced by some tannic grip: this has drinkability written on it. A touch of firmness develops as it takes on air, adding to the food-friendliness." Very Good to Excellent, Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times, NZ, www.odt.co.nz

"A consistently rewarding, top-value red from Pegasus Bay … It was matured for 18 months in French oak barriques (20 per cent new). Full, bright ruby, it is invitingly perfumed and full-bodied, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing very good complexity and harmony, gentle acidity and a seductively smooth finish. A subtle, savoury, finely textured wine, it's already drinking well." 4.5 STARS, Michael Cooper, The Listener Magazine 

"Moderately deep ruby-red, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is vibrantly full, packed with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, hint of herbs, earth and spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of cherry and raspberry melded with thyme, liquorice, mushroom, black pepper and earth. A fine acid backbone supports the savoury red fruit. Earthy, savoury details enrich the palate, along with velvety tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish with substance and structure." 18.5-/20, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Pegasus Bay’s second label Main Divide maintains the same Donaldson approach to winemaking and represents exceptional value for money. Its philosophy is based on individuality and harmony. The aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality which fully express the features of the vineyard and to handle these with the utmost respect. The results are distinctive, vibrant wines with lively fruit flavours, which at the same time are integrated and harmonious.

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