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92.6
Main Divide
World, New Zealand
New Zealand
263 Stockgrove Rd
Waipara RD 2, Amberley
North Canterbury
7482
147 reviews
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Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand). Our aim is to produce wines which reflect the unspoilt freshness, purity, vigour and cool climate of the south, while retaining in each its individual regional and varietal character. A handful of selected South Island vineyards have been chosen because of their unique situations or terroir and the quality of their grapes. Our intention is to work with the growers of these vineyards throughout the season to obtain quality fruit, all of which is then hand-crafted into wine by the Donaldson Family at their Waipara winery. Main Divide's philosophy is based on individuality and harmony. We wish to produce distinctive, vibrant wines with lively fruit flavours, which at the same time are integrated and harmonious.
Wine 360 Awards
4
92.6
Gold Ribbon
3
Silver Ribbon
74
Bronze Ribbon
37
Top Rank
21
Top Value
79
0
0
0
4
92.6
Main Divide
World, New Zealand
New Zealand
263 Stockgrove Rd
Waipara RD 2, Amberley
North Canterbury
7482
147 reviews
Website
Phone
Email
Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand). Our aim is to produce wines which reflect the unspoilt freshness, purity, vigour and cool climate of the south, while retaining in each its individual regional and varietal character. A handful of selected South Island vineyards have been chosen because of their unique situations or terroir and the quality of their grapes. Our intention is to work with the growers of these vineyards throughout the season to obtain quality fruit, all of which is then hand-crafted into wine by the Donaldson Family at their Waipara winery. Main Divide's philosophy is based on individuality and harmony. We wish to produce distinctive, vibrant wines with lively fruit flavours, which at the same time are integrated and harmonious.
Wine 360 Awards
4
92.6
Gold Ribbon
3
Silver Ribbon
74
Bronze Ribbon
37
Top Rank
21
Top Value
79
0
0
0
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Chardonnay
Main Divide Chardonnay
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Chardonnay
23 reviews
89.7
4
Main Divide Chardonnay
2022
Ranked
#
23
of
81
2022
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Chardonnay
NZD
22
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Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
89.7
4
Top Value
NZ
#
23
of
81
2022
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
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89.7
4
Main Divide Chardonnay
2021
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#
139
of
182
2021
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Chardonnay
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
89.7
4
Top Value
NZ
#
139
of
182
2021
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
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89.7
3.5
Main Divide Chardonnay
2020
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#
191
of
230
2020
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Chardonnay
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
89.7
3.5
Top Value
NZ
#
191
of
230
2020
Chardonnay
from
New Zealand
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Gewürztraminer
Main Divide Gewürztraminer
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Gewürztraminer
7 reviews
4
Main Divide Gewürztraminer
2022
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Gewürztraminer
NZD
22
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Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
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4.5
Main Divide Gewürztraminer
2020
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#
7
of
19
2020
Gewürztraminer
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Gewürztraminer
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
7
of
19
2020
Gewürztraminer
from
New Zealand
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4
Main Divide Gewürztraminer
2019
Ranked
#
15
of
22
2019
Gewürztraminer
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Gewürztraminer
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
15
of
22
2019
Gewürztraminer
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New Zealand
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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Main Divide Merlot Cabernet
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
15 reviews
89.4
4
Main Divide Merlot Cabernet
2020
Ranked
#
20
of
34
2020
Merlot blends
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
NZD
22
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Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
89.4
4
Top Value
NZ
#
20
of
34
2020
Merlot blends
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New Zealand
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89.4
3.5
Main Divide Merlot Cabernet
2019
Ranked
#
35
of
38
2019
Merlot blends
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
89.4
3.5
Top Value
NZ
#
35
of
38
2019
Merlot blends
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New Zealand
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89.4
3.5
Main Divide Merlot Cabernet
2018
Ranked
#
21
of
31
2018
Merlot blends
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
89.4
3.5
Top Value
NZ
#
21
of
31
2018
Merlot blends
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New Zealand
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Pinot Gris
Main Divide Pinot Gris
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
14 reviews
91.1
4
Main Divide Pinot Gris
2021
Ranked
#
34
of
98
2021
Pinot Gris
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
22
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
91.1
4
Top Value
NZ
#
34
of
98
2021
Pinot Gris
from
New Zealand
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91.1
4
Main Divide Pinot Gris
2020
Ranked
#
57
of
132
2020
Pinot Gris
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
91.1
4
Top Value
NZ
#
57
of
132
2020
Pinot Gris
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New Zealand
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91.1
4.5
Main Divide Pinot Gris
2019
Ranked
#
14
of
137
2019
Pinot Gris
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
91.1
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
14
of
137
2019
Pinot Gris
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Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Late Picked Pinot Gris
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
4 reviews
4
Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Late Picked Pinot Gris
2014
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
25
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
4
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5
Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Late Picked Pinot Gris
2013
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
25
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
5
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5
Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Late Picked Pinot Gris
2009
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Gris
NZD
25
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
2 reviews
5
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Pinot Noir
Main Divide Tipinui Reserve Pinot Noir
World, New Zealand, Marlborough
Marlborough
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
3 reviews
4
Main Divide Tipinui Reserve Pinot Noir
2008
Ranked
#
17
of
139
2008
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
World, New Zealand, Marlborough
Marlborough
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
33
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14.5
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
17
of
139
2008
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
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4
Main Divide Tipinui Reserve Pinot Noir
2007
Ranked
#
54
of
124
2007
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
World, New Zealand, Marlborough
Marlborough
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
33
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
54
of
124
2007
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
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4
Main Divide Tipinui Reserve Pinot Noir
2006
Ranked
#
13
of
90
2006
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
World, New Zealand, Marlborough
Marlborough
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
32
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
13
of
90
2006
Pinot Noir
from
Marlborough
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Main Divide Pinot Noir
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
23 reviews
91.4
3.5
Main Divide Pinot Noir
2021
Ranked
#
179
of
199
2021
Pinot Noir
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
27
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
91.4
3.5
Top Value
NZ
#
179
of
199
2021
Pinot Noir
from
New Zealand
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91.4
4.5
Main Divide Pinot Noir
2020
Ranked
#
8
of
17
2020
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
25
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
1 review
91.4
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
8
of
17
2020
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
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91.4
4
Main Divide Pinot Noir
2019
Ranked
#
20
of
25
2019
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
25
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13.5
%
750
ml
2 reviews
91.4
4
Top Value
NZ
#
20
of
25
2019
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
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Main Divide Selection Pinot Noir
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
1 review
4
Main Divide Selection Pinot Noir
2004
Ranked
#
5
of
19
2004
Pinot Noir
from
Waipara
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
30
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
5
of
19
2004
Pinot Noir
from
Waipara
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Main Divide Te Hau Reserve Pinot Noir
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
8 reviews
4.5
Main Divide Te Hau Reserve Pinot Noir
2021
Ranked
#
89
of
199
2021
Pinot Noir
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
33
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
89
of
199
2021
Pinot Noir
from
New Zealand
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4.5
Main Divide Te Hau Reserve Pinot Noir
2019
Ranked
#
13
of
25
2019
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
33
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
14
%
750
ml
1 review
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
13
of
25
2019
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
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4.5
Main Divide Te Hau Reserve Pinot Noir
2014
Ranked
#
4
of
27
2014
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara
Waipara
Main Divide
Pinot Noir
NZD
33
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
4
of
27
2014
Pinot Noir
from
Canterbury
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Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Main Divide Rosé
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
5 reviews
3.5
Main Divide Rosé
2022
Ranked
#
67
of
90
2022
Rosés
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
NZD
22
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
3.5
Top Value
NZ
#
67
of
90
2022
Rosés
from
New Zealand
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4.5
Main Divide Rosé
2021
Ranked
#
19
of
100
2021
Rosés
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
13
%
750
ml
1 review
4.5
Top Value
NZ
#
19
of
100
2021
Rosés
from
New Zealand
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4
Main Divide Rosé
2020
Ranked
#
37
of
110
2020
Rosés
from
New Zealand
World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury
North Canterbury
Main Divide
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
NZD
21
Buy
Direct
Screw cap
12.5
%
750
ml
1 review
4
Top Value
NZ
#
37
of
110
2020
Rosés
from
New Zealand
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