Inaugural Newsletter March 2010

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So what can you expect from this, and future Main Divide newsletters? Well, our intention is to give you a brief run-down on what’s new in the Main Divide world, any new releases, events, special deals, etc. I’ll put in a handy link to our website where you can utilise our tasting notes and reviews to up-skill yourself on each of our wines currently offered for sale so that when you drink them, not only will you enjoy them more, but you can also impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of both the wine and the effects of the growing season on it (how about that, free training! Just like at the Southland Institute of Technology but without the trip to Invercargill!). I could throw in some other stuff here and there, but you probably won’t read all that in one sitting, so I’ll keep it short, which will make it easier on both of us I am sure….

So, on with the show then.


Main Divide has matured

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In its infancy the fruit for Main Divide was purchased from grape growers as required.

In 1997 a decision was made to turn Main Divide into a quality focused brand featuring a variety of South Island growing regions...


About Main Divide

Our name and logo reflect our location and our unique, regionally distinct wines.

Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand).

Our aim is to produce wines which reflect the unspoilt freshness, purity, vigour and cool climate of the south, while retaining in each its individual regional and varietal character...


Wine-making philosophy

Our aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality which fully express the features of the vineyard and to handle these with the utmost respect. Natural methods and as little intervention as possible at all stages from vine to bottle typify our approach...


Wine-making Styles

We wish to produce distinctive, vibrant wines with lively fruit flavours, which at the same time are integrated and harmonious.


The Wine makers

Wine makers Matthew Donaldson and Lynnette Hudson, a husband and wife team, combine many years of experience and passion to produce a range of wines that show fresh, clean and pure fruit flavours while at the same time clearly expressing the characteristics of each unique vineyard...


Gallery

A new addition to the Main Divide Website is our collection of images of the South Island along with vineyard and bottle shots. High resolution photos are available via a pasword protected login.