2016 The Edge by Escarpment Pinot Gris, Martinborough

100% Martinborough Pinot Gris, grown on the alluvial gravel terraces for which the district has become famous. The season was perfect allowing high quality fruit to be harvested early in the season giving brilliant perfumed fruit avours. The style is off dry (8.3g/l residual sugar) with a soft ripe backbone and long lingering nish.

Currently the wine shows the pear/white stone fruit avours this variety is renowned for. This wine will make a great aperitif or combine beautifully with light pasta.

Situated just 5 kilometres east of Martinborough village, Escarpment’s 24 hectares of distinctive alluvial gravel, terraced land stretches out along the banks of the Huangarua River.

Overlooking the vineyard are the Aorangi Ranges, the very hills made famous by Kupe the great Polynesian voyager who discovered New Zealand, according to Maori legend. Kupe left his three canoes, Nga Waka, on top of the range, giving rise to the now familiar landmark of the district, the “Nga Waka-o-Kupe” or three flat-topped hills on top of the range, which resemble unturned canoes. This warrior and his story provide the inspiration for the vineyard’s distinctive brand and logo.