Main Divide North Canterbury Rosé 2023

Description

Dry, Floral, Pomegranate

"Aromas of peaches and red apples, some apricot and hibiscus flowers. A layer of honeysuckle and delicate white spice with a lees touch adds complexity and charm. Crisp and dry on the palate with plenty of texture from acidity and fine tannins adding a light chalky mouthfeel. Core flavours reflect the bouquet with a refreshing salivating quality. Well made with a dry finish and offering best drinking from 2023 through end of summer 2025" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2023

Upon release the colour is bright coral. Its nose is soft, fragrant and full, packed with aromas of citrus, strawberry, pear drops and pomegranate, with snippets of rose petal and daphne. In the mouth it is zesty, dry, and finely textured, with a vibrant line of acid that dances across the palate, leading to a sustained and quenching finish. The complementary varieties ensure the wine remains fleshy and supple, while also adding aroma and structure.

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.

Settled weather during Spring resulted in successful flowering and a healthy fruit set, meaning crop thinning was needed in some areas. Good heat concentration in early to mid-Summer then allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully. The remainder of Summer and Autumn threw up a mix of hot days interspersed with cooler spells, although rain was sufficiently spread out to ensure the bunches remained healthy and disease free.

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.