Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Herbal Sauvignon

Astrolabe is based in the cool Awatere Valley. It has a stronger herbal and mineral flavor than other SBs. Please enjoy the fruit and "greenness".

Green asparagus salad, snap peas, and mussels steamed in white wine are a perfect pairing. If you're using chicken, try the herbs and sourness.

About the Winery "Astrolabe"

Astorolabe is a Marlborough winery founded in 1996 by winemaker and owner Simon Waghorn, his wife and friends.

"Astrolabe" is the name of a French ship that arrived on the Marlborough coast in the early 19th century, and means "astronomical observation instrument."

When the winery was first established, they produced small quantities of wine without a label, but as their high quality gradually became known, they began releasing wines under the "Astrolabe" label in 2001. They then began exporting to the UK, and their popularity has been growing year by year.

Astrolabe is unique among New Zealand wines imported to Japan in that it uses grapes from a small region called "Kekereng" . The Sauvignon Blanc named after the region is the wine that characterizes this winery.

In addition, 80% of the wine produced is Sauvignon Blanc, and Bob Campbell MW, a leading New Zealand wine critic, has praised Astrolabe, saying, "Astrolabe is undoubtedly the pinnacle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc producers."

About Marlborough

Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine region.

Marlborough has ideal natural conditions for grape growing, such as abundant sunshine and large temperature differences throughout the day, and more than 80% of New Zealand's wine is produced there.

Among them, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its crisp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, is produced in overwhelming quantities and is loved worldwide for its unique character. In addition, Pinot Noir, with its rich berry fruit flavor, is also popular among red wines.

Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024