{"title":"Main Divide | Canterbury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Main Divide Mountain Range in New Zealand\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_327147c9-4520-4bed-a7f1-3d46908af30e.jpg?v=1677834648\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second label of Pegasus Bay, Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu in the South Island of New Zealand. The wines reflect the unspoilt freshness, purity, vigour and cool climate of the south, while retaining in each its individual regional and varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handful of selected North Canterbury vineyards have been chosen because of their unique situations or terroir and the quality of their grapes. Working with the growers of these vineyards throughout the season to obtain quality fruit, the Donaldson family then hand-craft it into wine at their Waipara winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Divide's philosophy is based on individuality and harmony, producing distinctive, vibrant wines with lively fruit flavours, which at the same time are integrated and harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"main-divide-north-canterbury-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Main Divide North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by the Donaldson family at their Pegasus Bay winery, this Sauvignon Blanc is made in the fresh, clean, dry style for which New Zealand is famous. The grapes were harvested in excellent condition, giving a wine with the classic characters of passionfruit, citrus, gooseberries and underlying herbal complexities.[#intro]From North Canterbury this is a juicy \u0026amp; refreshing Sauvignon for which the Kiwi's are famous...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Main Divide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433471914051,"sku":"A24MAINDIVIDESB","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SBBottle_f387661f-c158-4e92-a946-1b534932c50f.jpg?v=1678190648"},{"product_id":"main-divide-north-canterbury-merlot-cabernet","title":"Main Divide North Canterbury Merlot Cabernet 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Main Divide North Canterbury Merlot Cabernet is made by the Donaldson family, at their Pegasus Bay winery, in the same style as the celebrated Claret from Bordeaux. After maturing in oak for 12 months, the various batches are carefully blended in varying portions to produce the most complex and balanced wine possible. The finished product is predominately Merlot, with the remainder comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. The Merlot gives sweet raspberry fruit flavours and a rich mid-palate, while the Cabernet contributes structure, length and wild black currant character. [#intro]Classic Merlot Cabernet blend made in the same style as the celebrated Claret from Bordeaux...[\/intro]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Main Divide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433478107203,"sku":"A22MAINDIVIDEMERLOTCAB","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MerlotCabBottle.jpg?v=1678192041"},{"product_id":"main-divide-pinot-noir","title":"Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMain 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. The Main Divide Pinot Noir is made adopting traditional Burgundian winemaking methods. Approximately 40% of the grapes were put at the bottom of the fermentation vats as whole bunches, with the balance being de-stemmed on top, retaining as many whole berries as possible. The vats were kept cool over the next few days to help extract the soft, silky tannins from the pinot noir skins. After approximately a week, the must started to ferment naturally. During fermentation the skins of the grapes were gently plunged twice daily. When the fermentation finished, the grape remnants were left to steep in the wine for up to a week to help extract a different range of tannins that add structure and depth. Subsequently the wine was gently pressed off and put into oak barriques (20% new), from selected artisan Burgundian coopers. In the summer after harvest, when the weather warmed, the wine underwent a natural malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation. After maturing for 18 months in these barriques, the wine was finally bottled. The nose is a brooding amalgam of red fruit and savoury aromas. Tantalising impressions of raspberry, dark cherry and blood orange uncoil from the glass, shot with hints of earth, game, chocolate, violets and sweet spice. In the mouth it is gorgeously styled, rich and savoury on a silky fine palate. Tightly knit fruit and plush velvety tannins are perfectly balanced by a backbone of invigorating acidity that delivers outstanding structure and a lasting finish. Elegant, yet powerful, in a way that Pinotphiles crave.[#intro]An elegant \u0026amp; silky, yet powerful wine, in a way that Pinotphiles crave...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Main Divide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40461296959555,"sku":"A21MAINDIVIDEPN","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PNBottle.jpg?v=1680114658"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_5c0e3317-5a5e-4d32-b241-a07172005581.jpg?v=1677834742","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/main-divide-canterbury\/main-divide.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}