Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Astrolabe is a Marlborough-based winery founded by Simon and Jane Waghorn, dedicated to expressing the distinct character of the region's different sub-zones through site-specific, minimal-intervention winemaking. Our vision is to let each vineyard site speak for itself, crafting wines that are honest, textural and true to place.

Our Astrolabe Vineyard Selection wines showcase the individual character of Marlborough's distinct sub-regions. The Awatere Valley, with its cooler climate, stony river terraces and strong maritime influence, produces Sauvignon Blanc of striking intensity, mineral drive and pronounced herbaceous character — quite distinct from the riper, more tropical style typical of the wider Wairau Valley.

STYLE NOTES:
Appellation: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Type of Wine: White
Grapes
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

TASTING NOTES:
Color: Pale lemon with green hues

Nose: Vivid aromas of grapefruit, lime and blackcurrant leaf, with a fresh herbaceous edge and subtle wet-stone minerality

Palate: A taut, energetic palate with bright citrus and gooseberry flavours, cut through with crisp acidity and a savoury, flinty character. Finishes long, dry and mineral

Serving temperature: Drink at 8ºC to 10ºC (46ºF to 50ºF)

Food pairing: Recommend with fresh shellfish, sushi, herb-crusted goat's cheese and green salads with citrus dressing