Astrolabe

AWARDS

94+ Points "Excellent +" Cameron Douglas, MS camdouglasms.com

"Pungent and fruity, there’s complexity and purity with aromas of fresh citrus peel and pith, a saline minerality and white fleshed stone and tree fruit scents. The bouquet has power and presence which I find very appealing. A dry wine touches the palate first with core fruit flavours reflecting the bouquet plus red apple. There’s also a savoury spice quality further enhanced by the acid line. Delicious, refreshing, saline and ready to drink from early 2025 through 2030+. DEC 24."        

93 Points "Outstanding" James Suckling  JamesSuckling.com

"Attractive sauvignon blanc with flint, green-apple and lime aromas and flavors. Medium body with sliced melon and slate. Focused and pretty. Drink now. Screw cap." NOV 24        

92 Points Christina Pickard Wine Enthusiast

"A bright, lucid nose of lime, lemongrass and snap peas—with dried green herbs and bell pepper behind—makes for a punchy start. It shows lovely balance between texture and acidity, with oh-so-typical NZ Savvy B flavors right to the finish. A solid example of this famed style from a consistently good producer." MAY 25        

91 Points "Outstanding" Erin Larkin Wine Advocate

"The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc leads with the typically leafy, green-gauge nose of coriander, crushed sea shells, green apple and brine. In the mouth, the wine is intensely tropical but tempered by a maritime freshness and levity through the finish. It's a breath of fresh air, this wine. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." DEC 24        

90 Points "Outstanding" MaryAnn Worobiec  Wine Spectator

"There's wonderful depth to the core of lemon sorbet and lime zest, with a touch of Asian pear. Shows off toasted herb notes of lemon basil, thyme and lemongrass alongside crushed rock minerality. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported." MAR 25        

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

"If you’re looking for a bit of all the best bits of Marlborough, Astrolabe's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ticks the boxes in a harmonious, let-it-be way. It offers roundness and texture with fresh, balanced acidity and bright notes of pineapple, mint, passion fruit and lemon. This is really well put together. It's clear winemaker Simon Waghorn knows what he's doing." MAR 25