Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Herb-scented Sauvignon

Astrolabe is based in the cool Awatere Valley. Compared to other SBs, this one has stronger herbal and mineral flavors. Enjoy the fruitiness plus the "greenness."

Green asparagus salad, snap peas, and steamed mussels in white wine are classic pairings. For chicken, add herbs and acidity.

About the Winery "Astrolabe"

Astrolabe is a Marlborough winery established in 1996 by winemaker and owner Simon Waghorn, along with his wife and friends.

The name "Astrolabe" comes from a French ship that arrived on the coast of Marlborough in the early 19th century, meaning "astronomical instrument."

When the winery was first established, they sold small quantities of wine without labels, but as their high quality became known, they began releasing wines under the "Astrolabe" label in 2001. After that, exports to the UK also began, and their popularity has been growing year by year.

A unique characteristic of Astrolabe, rare among NZ wines imported into Japan, is their use of grapes from the small region of Kekerengu. Among these, the Sauvignon Blanc bearing this name can be said to be the wine that defines this winery.

Furthermore, 80% of the wine they produce is Sauvignon Blanc, and Bob Campbell MW, a leading wine critic in NZ, highly praises them, stating, "Astrolabe is undoubtedly at the pinnacle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc producers."

About the Marlborough Region

Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine-producing regions.

With abundant sunshine and large diurnal temperature variations, favorable natural conditions for grape cultivation are all present, and over 80% of NZ wine is produced in Marlborough.

Among these, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its crisp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, boasts overwhelming production volume and is widely loved worldwide as a unique character. For red wines, Pinot Noir, with its attractive rich berry fruit flavors, is popular.

Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025