5 STARS (92/100):
Candice Chow, CandiceWineChat.com.
View More AwardsMain Divide Waipara Valley Chardonnay 2025
'Stylish and engaging, the complex bouquet shows crunchy apple, apricot, roasted nut and lemon zest aromas with a lovely gun smoke overtone. The palate delivers excellent weight and persistency, wonderfully supported by refined texture and vibrant acidity. Harmonious and structured with a lengthy focused finish'. - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April, 2026....
- 'Stylish and engaging, the complex bouquet shows crunchy apple, apricot, roasted nut and lemon zest aromas with a lovely gun smoke overtone. The palate delivers excellent weight and persistency, wonderfully supported by refined texture and vibrant acidity. Harmonious and structured with a lengthy focused finish'. - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April, 2026.
- The nose is packed with an abundance of citrus and stone fruit, together with the tropical aromas of pineapple and guava.
- Interspersed also with floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle and jasmine.
- The palate is concentrated and mouth-filling, yet balanced with refreshing acidity that complements its lingering dry finish.
- Screwcap. 13.50% alcohol content.