Astrolabe

AWARDS

95 Points "Outstanding" Cameron Douglas, MS camdouglasms.com

"Complex and enticing bouquet with a citrus and savoury drive, aromas and flavours of grapefruit and lemon then gooseberry and apple. There’s a natural fruit spice, dried herb and saline quality  through the palate adding breadth, complexity and an expression of place. Fantastic acid line and length. Best drinking from 2025 through 2027+." OCT 24        

94 Points "Outstanding" James Suckling JamesSuckling.com

"A very refined and focused sauvignon blanc with sliced green melon and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, it has creamy texture and a delicious finish with just the right amount of flint undertone. Wow. Drink now. Screw cap." NOV 24        

94 Points "Outstanding" Erin Larkin Wine Advocate

"The 2024 Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc is excellent. It is crunchy, green, piercingly intense, leafy/herbal, maritime and enduring through the finish. This is a magnificent Sauvignon Blanc—distinct and packed with personality. Perhaps it is possible to overlook the phenolics through the finish in favor of the fruit, which is so concentrated and impressive; but it would be an oversight steeped in error, as the wine has a chalky balance and draw that tempers the fruit power. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." DEC 24        

91 Points "Outstanding" MaryAnn Worobiec Wine Spectator

"Fragrant and intense, with Key lime, crystalized lemon, green apple and lemon balm notes that are fragrant and intense, plus touches of lemon oregano, white pepper and crunchy sea salt, all on a mouthwatering frame. Drink now. 350 cases imported." MAR 25