
Welcome to South Edge Vineyard
South Edge is one of Central Otago's oldest vineyards. Drawing upon the expertise of winemakers and the innovative processes deployed by these experts, South Edge wines capture the rich history and epitome of taste in the Central Otago region.
Lovingly handpicked from vines grown in the vineyard’s rocky schist soil of Earnscleugh. South Edge wines are aged in French oak by award-winning winemaker Matt Connell, who has managed to capture only the very best characteristics in our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay small batch varieties.
South Edge Vineyard is set on an elevated sloping north-facing site with a beautiful view overlooking the Alexandra basin and Clutha river. The area is known for its dry climate with hot summer days and cool nights – perfect for producing quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyard soil is high in mineral and schist content, which produces concentrated flavours and adds complexity to the wines.
The vines on the South Edge Vineyard site were originally planted in the late 1980’s by local wine pioneer Ken Boddy - making it one of the first vineyards in the Alexandra basin and Central Otago. In the following years a number of other neighbouring vineyards were established along the same ridge, including Grasshopper Rock and Two Paddocks’ Last Chance vineyard. These vineyards are among the most southernmost vineyards in the world.
Following a whirlwind weekend exploring the Central Otago region on bike, owners Keith Petrie and Elizabeth Broadbent had a small window of opportunity to buy and develop the vineyard even further. If you're going to do something, you've got to do it right. This has been Keiths' approach right from the start. A passion for fine wine, some of the best contacts in the industry, and a focus on producing small batch bottle runs each vintage. South Edge Wines is about acknowledging historic values while deploying cutting edge winemaking principles and expertise.
South Edge Vineyard's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are exquisitely flavoursome and elegant. Everything from the rocky schist soil, intensity of the climate and the long term establishment of these heritage vines presents a wholesome yet delicate taste for the palate. The perfect accompaniment for any occasion.



Reviews
It's gorgeously ripe and perfumed on the nose showing dark plum, dried herb, warm spice and toasted nut aromas, followed by a concentrated palate delivering refined mouthfeel and fine polished tannins. Elegant and flowing with a persistent velvety finish. 94/100
Wine Orbit review for South Edge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 by Sam Kim
Colour - Cherry red with fresh clear
appearance. Nose - Ripe berry fruit (raspberry jam) and wet stone and a hint of mint. Palate Luscious ripe berry on front palate. Soft tannins and good acidity hold up the ripe berry flavours and it finishes with some pepper spice. Very enjoyable now and has good acidity and structure so will be interesting to see how much more complexity develops with ageing.
Definitely a quality wine.
South Edge Pinot Noir 2021 review by PJ Smith wine critic