Astrolabe

AWARDS

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

"A very alluring bouquet with layers of white fleshed fruits and sweet citrus, a distinctive flinty mineral quality, fragrant spices, farmers market flowers and a fine leesy complexity. Absolutely fantastic on the palate with flavours that are delicious, seamless and complex. Mouthwatering acidity and fine wood tannins deliver a fine mouthfeel with a core of fruit and flavour. The mineral quality is consistent and adds complexity as well as length. Oak is judiciously used adding just enough complexity and structure. An excellent example that is good to drink from today, but will be even better form 2023 through 2030+." APR 22       

95 Points "Excellent" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine The Real Review

"From organic, dry-farmed vines. Selected from the best of three puncheons. Rich, flavoursome chardonnay with a nice blend of fruit (peach and apple) and savoury (nutty yeast lees, spicy oak and oyster-shell) flavours. Drink 2022 to 2028." APR 22        

93 Points "Outstanding" Rebecca Gibb, Master of Wine Vinous

"The 2020 Chardonnay The Farm is not backward in coming forward with its firm, savory style. It may only be medium-bodied at most, yet it has plenty of punch within its core. You'll find appetizing but grunty smoky bacon oak flavors alongside spiced apple fruit and a line of apple-like acidity on the direct and, mouthwatering finish. This is brimming with personality and has a real sense of self, although it might be a bit Marmite-y to some. Drinking window 2022-2029." MAR 22        

93 Points "Outstanding"  James Suckling JamesSuckling.com

"A concentrated, reductive and flavorful chardonnay with intense notes of salted butter, grilled pineapples, roasted hazelnuts and praline. Medium to full body. Long, toasty and persistent. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap." OCT 22