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Astrolabe Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:23:38 +0000

A super special on a superb example of Awatere Sauvignon from Marlborough’s expert in white varieties. With aroma of Blackcurrant leaf, lime zest, lemongrass and elder flower. The palate is medium-bodied with white currants and preserved lemon, fresh herbs and a dry, savoury and weighty finish.

Wine Style: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
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Astrolabe Marlborough Chardonnay

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:49:01 +0000

Astrolabe Province Chardonnay has aromas of full ripe melon and dried stone fruits and fig, light nut meal and brûlée notes, with some light leesiness. A wine of gentle creaminess and elegant texture, with tropical and stone fruit flavours, pleasing weight and long, dry finish.

Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
ABV: 13.0%
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Astrolabe Wairau Riesling

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:30 +0000

Colour/Appearance Pale, lemon-straw.
Aroma/Bouquet Fresh apples, lemon and lime, citrus flower and light stone-fruit.
Palate Medium bodied wine with apricot, zingy citrus and crisp apple flavours, some lemon-honey and a fresh finish.
Cellaring Will reward careful cellaring, through the development of bottle age complexities. However, the wine is already drinking well.
Suggested Foods This wine is excellent as an aperitif before a meal, but also able to partner a wide range of food, from crayfish and scallops through to pork and spicy foods.
Serve Chilled.

Astrolabe Pinot Rose

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:30 +0000

Colour/Appearance Delicate shade of rose gold
Aroma/Bouquet Quince and rhubarb crème brûlée, rosewater and bottled stonefruit
Palate Medium bodied dry wine with round, mouth filling flavours of crabapple jelly and quince paste
Cellaring Best enjoyed while young and fresh, though made to age gracefully
Suggested Foods Light salad or pasta dishes, paella, charcuterie, prawn cocktail, and grilled haloumi
Serve Lightly chilled

Astrolabe Kekerengu Svignon Blanc

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:04 +0000

Fresh apples, lime juice and lemon zest, with aromatic citrus flower in the background, Zingy, fresh ripe lime and lemon flavours, crisp apples, and a long and clean zesty finish, This wine will continue to develop rewarding flavour and bottle complexity with ageing.

Suggested Foods Try with crustaceans such as lobster mornay, white fish like sole and flounder, or Thai salads. The low alcohol makes the wine great for summer lunches
Serve At a good chill

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:03 +0000

A spotlessly clean and fresh example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Balanced citrus and gooseberry flavours flowing into an impeccably dry, crisp finish!

Astrolabe Pinot Gris

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:03 +0000

Grown in the Waihopai and Awatere Valleys. The Gris has aromas of white fleshed stonefruit and fresh pear, with a little vanilla pod, cardamom and citrus zest. The palate is pure, easy-drinking wine with a fine minerality and delicacy of structure. Stonefruit and pear flavours dominate.

Astrolabe Pinot Noir

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:34:03 +0000

Elegant and plush, with fresh cherry flavours that are supple and smooth, accented by hints of cream soda and red licorice. Offers bright acidity and lingering clove nuances.