Main Divide Gewurztraminer 2025

Main Divide Gewürztraminer Brimming with lychee, orange blossom, rose oil and warming spice, this aromatic North Canterbury white delivers plenty of Gewürztraminer character without becoming heavy or cloying. A touch of residual sweetness rounds out the palate, while lively acidity keeps the finish fresh, focused and impressively drinkable. Produced by the Donaldson family behind Pegasus Bay, it offers a generous taste of Waipara at a very approachable price. Pour it alongside fragrant Thai curries, ginger-spiced pork or mildly fiery Sichuan dishes, where its perfume, texture and gentle sweetness can really earn their keep.

What the winery says:

The fruit was harvested on 26 March and 10 April 2025. After crushing, the grapes received a short period of skin contact before fermentation in stainless steel to retain varietal purity. A small portion was naturally fermented as whole bunches and matured for around three months in old oak puncheons, adding structure and complexity. The finished wine has 13% alcohol and 7.5 g/l residual sugar, with aromas of lychee, orange blossom, rose oil, cinnamon, potpourri and ginger. The palate is subtly sweet, finely focused and lifted by fresh acidity, with a long, thirst-quenching finish.

What the experts say:

Cameron Douglas MS, 90 Points (2025 Vintage)
“Fabulous value and excellent drinking, a wine with a core of ripe white fleshed and tropical fruits, fresh white spices and suggestion of herb. A just dry wine on the palate, satin touches then contrasting acid line frame a fruity and varietal wine with a vibrant texture, lots of freshness and food friendly attributes. Ready to drink from 2026 through 2028+.”