Main Divide Pinot Gris
“One example which never disappoints.”
Yvonne Lorkin, Bay of Plenty Times, NZ
2023
93/100
“Wonderfully fruited and fragrant … Splendidly expressed with a sustained, delicious finish.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
18.5-/20
“… fruit and a touch of sweetness provide weight and roundness, lending a dry, perfumed closing. This dry Pinot Gris is savoury, has good weight and a long, perfumed finish ….”
Candice Chow, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz
2021
92/100
“… Full body. Dense and fruity with a core of fruit. Almost oily in texture. Fruity at the end.”
James Suckling Wine Reviews, jamessuckling.com, USA
93/100
“Gorgeously ripe and enticing … It's richly styled with complexity, making it highly enjoyable”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
18.5/20
“… The wine has a complex range of flavours, and a slightly unctuous palate carries spice and texture to a dry finish. This off-dry Pinot Gris is textural and rich with a refreshing finish.”
Candice Chow, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz
92/100
“… Delicious on the palate with a just dry gentle sweetness touch … Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase”
Cameron Douglas MS, camerondouglasms.com, NZ
92/100
“Appealing wine with restrained lusciousness …”
Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, NZ
2020
89/20
“Pinot Gris by name, Pinot Gris by nature…. Round yet racy … It has personality …”
Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
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“… a consistently good buy. Aiming for a "classic Alsatian style with a North Canterbury twist" … Delicious young.”
Michael Cooper, michaelcooperwines.con, NZ
92/100
“… Lush, tasty, full-bodied and dry …”
Stephen Bennett MW, Lynnette Hudson, NZ Wine Rater, NZ
91/100
“Real pinot gris character … with lovely flavours and a lightly sweet finish.”
James Suckling Wine Reviews, jamessuckling.com, USA
2019
91/100
“… Intense, complex, lifted … Big, rich, viscous with noticeable sweetness but plenty of flavour concentration. A generous style.”
Stephen Bennett MW, Lynnette Hudson, NZ Wine Rater, NZ
93/100
“… Beautifully fruited and lifted … succulent palate delivering excellent weight and roundness together with creamy mouthfeel.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
17.5+/20
“… Lively acidity balance with the sweetness emphasized the honey note and contributed to a rich palate.”
Candice Chow, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz
93/100
“… Full-flavoured pinot gris … An attractive wine with a good sweet-and-sour balance and succulent finish.”
Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, NZ
92/100
“… Ripe, fleshy, fruity and varietal bouquet … honeysuckle and quince bring depth and complexity … Balanced and well made with a fresh youthful finish.”
Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout Magazine, NZ