Main 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.

Winery description
"On release it has a bright lemon hue.  Stone fruit and citrus aromas entice the nose, melded with honeysuckle and almonds, and hints of brioche.   Beneath this is an underlay of flinty, wet stone minerality, and a whiff of gun smoke, adding a savoury complexity.  The palate is perfectly pitched, its generous body complimented by vibrant and bright acidity, that creates a pleasing tension.  Plush yet elegant, the encounter concludes with a prolonged and moreish finish."

Vegan Friendly

(EUR333391)

 

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Waipara

Variety:

Chardonnay

Style:

Soft buttery whites

Winemaker:

Michael Donaldson

Closure:

Screwcap

ABV

13.5%

Bottle size:

750ml

Fruit:

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Body:

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Sweetness:

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Acidity:

⚫⚫⚪⚪⚪

Food Match:

Risotto

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Cheryl W
Christchurch in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Chardonnay
Great Chardonnay. Value for money.
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2 years ago
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Patrick C
Auckland in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Chardonnay
This wine is outstanding given its price point, and holds its own against Chardonnays priced up to twice as much. This wine is made using traditional French methods: it is fermented on its own yeasts in old oak barrels. The result is a medium-bodied wine with little bit of subtle oak influence and wonderful acidity to match. It is also drier than virtually all other NZ chardonnays in this price bracket. Kumeu River follow the same approach with their slightly more expensive, slightly fuller-bodied Village chardonnay. If you find yourself buying cheap Mâconnais and bored with “weekday” NZ chardonnays, give this a try. Cheaper, local and better than most!
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2 years ago
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Jim B
Hamilton in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Chardonnay
This is a very easy drinking chardonnay
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3 years ago
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Sally S
I recommend this product
Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Chardonnay
We love this Chardonnay 😍! It’s our go to time after time. It’s big bold and sassy, and a great price as well!
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4 years ago
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Stephanie H
Newtown in Australia
I recommend this product
Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Chardonnay
I bought this as a gift for my Mother, she was delighted to be introduced to the Main Divide (Waipara) Chardonnay and has raved about it to me. She enjoyed it very much and will purchase it again.
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