Main Divide Pinot Noir
“Thanks to a steady upward march in quality, Pegasus Bay's second-tier label, Main Divide, has become an annual must-taste for Pinot lovers.”
Cuisine Magazine, NZ
“At this price you would be hard to find a better example of Pinot Noir from just about anywhere.”
Geoff Last, Calgary Herald, Canada
“Pegasus Bay is the family-run Waipara winery behind some of the country’s greatest pinot noirs and some of the best value through their lower priced Main Divide range.”
Jo Burzynska, NZ Herald
2022
93/100
“… ripe and enticing on the nose … finishing long and satisfying.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
18.5-/20
“… Earthy, savoury details enrich the palate, along with velvety tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish with substance and structure …”
Candice Chow, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
93/100
“… Very attractive bouquet … Dry and textured … A wine that will continue to develop over the next 1-3 years …”
Cameron Douglas MS, camerondouglasms.com, NZ
⭑⭑⭑⭑½
“A consistently rewarding, top-value red from Pegasus Bay … A subtle, savoury, finely textured wine, it's already drinking well.”
Michael Cooper, Michael’s Buyer’s Guide, NZ
2021
94/100
“… Medium to full body, fine tannins and a nice acid background running through the wine.”
James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com, USA
94/100
“… Wonderfully styled and harmonious with a persistent delectable finish.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
18.5/20
“. . . This toasty Pinot Noir shows elegant, sweet fruit, lively acidity and a fine, long finish.”
Candice Chow, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
93/100
“… Delicious, fresh, youthful … Excellent value.”
Cameron Douglas MS, camerondouglasms.com, NZ
2020
92/100
“… Red tea on the palate with earthy, mineral character adding depth to the rounded red fruit.”
James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com, USA
“Consistently great value pinot, one of my favourites. Soft, smoky and savoury, with red fruits and cherry…”
Phil Parker, Ponsonby News, NZ
⭑⭑⭑⭑½
“… this superbly-priced pinot noir boasts a beautifully integrated red fruits and smoky, savoury notes …”
Yvonne Lorkin, yvonnelorkin.com, NZ
18.5/20
“. . . This plush Pinot Noir has great balance and backbone, showing elegance and structure.”
Candice Chow, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 93/100
“Beautifully ripe and elegantly perfumed … Gorgeously proportioned and balanced with delectable fruit flavours.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ
93/100
“ … A silken-textured, weighty red that delivers a lot for the price.”
Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, NZ
92/100
“… fresh and varietal on the palate with a back bone of acidity and red fruit flavours, moderate tannins and a lively mouthfeel adding length and complexity. Well made with a lengthy dry finish.”
Cameron Douglas MS, camerondouglasms.com, NZ
⭑⭑⭑⭑½
“A consistently rewarding, great-value red … very generous cherry, plum and spice flavours, finely balanced oak and excellent harmony. Already delicious.”
Michael Cooper, Michael’s Buyer’s Guide, NZ
2019
93/100
“… Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Spicy and vivid with smoky character on the palate. Fruity and flavourful finish. Pleasantly firm, too.”
James Suckling Wine Reviews, www.jamessuckling.com, USA
93/100
“… There's so much to like on the nose … The palate is generous, fleshy, and user friendly with good flavour concentration, and lots of savoury characters. A big, robust style that's also highly drinkable.”
Stephen Bennet MW and Lynnette Hudson, NZ Wine Rater, NZ
18.5/20
“…This is a brilliant value Pinot Noir with North Canterbury essence, rich and savoury on a silky broad palate.”
Candice Chow, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 93/100
“… Gorgeously composed and lingering with delectable flavours.”
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ