Main Divide North Canterbury Rosé 2021

Description

• Dry style
• Guava & melon
• Cherry & raspberry
• Fruity acidity

"The product of a no-pressure vintage that allowed the grapes to be picked at optimum ripeness and co-fermented to produce a very individual and extremely tasty wine. A pale Rosé made from “a unique assemblage of varieties”. It is dry with just the merest hint of sweetness balanced by fruity acidity. A nicely textural wine with a good backbone of drying tannins" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jan 2022

"Very fresh, vibrant and fruity bouquet with scents of tropical fruit, fresh cherry and raspberry along with a fruit tea and touch of fresh herb and salty air. Very crisp, salivating fruity, refreshing and dry. Flavours are vibrant and the acidity tickles the palate as it spreads flavour" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2021

"It's beautifully lifted on the nose showing passionfruit, crunchy apple, apricot and lime peel aromas, leading to a delightfully light palate that's juicy and refreshing. Pristine and lively with a lengthy crisp finish, offering excellent drinkability" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2021

Upon release it has an alluring pink hue. The bouquet is vibrant and bright, with aromas of red currant, strawberry, and peach, melded with tropical notes of guava and melon, and a hint of citrus blossom. In the mouth it is dry and fi nely textured, with a core of lively and refreshing minerality. The complementary varieties ensure the wine remains fl eshy and supple, while also adding aroma and structure.

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.

Cold weather during bud burst resulted in lower crop levels, hence no further fruit thinning was carried out. The subsequent warm dry summer served up perfectly ripened small berries full of intense flavour and concentration. Favourable conditions continued into autumn, allowing each variety to be picked at its optimum ripeness.

Carefully selected grapes from a unique assemblage of complementary varieties were harvested to make this wine. The free run juice was given a small amount of skin contact to add some colour. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel vats at a cool temperature to retain varietal purity and freshness, with the wine being bottled shortly after.