Astrolabe Wines
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
I had to laugh to myself putting my nose in the glass. Is there any other wine as instantaneously recognizable? Nothing apologetic here. Grass and grapefruit to the core with a brilliantly snappy acidity. This wine is sharp as a tack and a pitch perfect example of variety and geography.
I had to laugh to myself putting my nose in the glass. Is there any other wine as instantaneously recognizable? Nothing apologetic here. Grass and grapefruit to the core with a brilliantly snappy acidity. This wine is sharp as a tack and a pitch perfect example of variety and geography.
Jun 17th, 2020
On the drier side. Nose was bright and promising, but the taste disappoints somewhat. Unless you like your sauv blancs subtle. Passion fruit. Lacks the big grass and herbs.
On the drier side. Nose was bright and promising, but the taste disappoints somewhat. Unless you like your sauv blancs subtle. Passion fruit. Lacks the big grass and herbs.
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2021
Very pale gold color. Intense aroma like papaya. Tastes of grapefruit, grass, and lime pith. Strong personality.
Very pale gold color. Intense aroma like papaya. Tastes of grapefruit, grass, and lime pith. Strong personality.
Mar 17th, 2024
2022 Vintage with seafood dinner. Notes of grass and herbs, not real fruity for a Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and dry, but not my favorite.
2022 Vintage with seafood dinner. Notes of grass and herbs, not real fruity for a Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and dry, but not my favorite.
Feb 4th, 2024
Impressive. Really herbaceous. Lychee and grass on the nose. Balance of fruit and grass and slate on the palate, with a caramel twist on the end of the palate. Clean and fresh.
Impressive. Really herbaceous. Lychee and grass on the nose. Balance of fruit and grass and slate on the palate, with a caramel twist on the end of the palate. Clean and fresh.
Oct 20th, 2023
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of gooseberry, citrus, grass.
Dry. Flavors of citrus, gooseberry, grass, mineral.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of gooseberry, citrus, grass.
Dry. Flavors of citrus, gooseberry, grass, mineral.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Drinking with Hanna on her deck with many other people around. Bought from Cork and Fork. Pale yellow and very light color. The nose feels soft. Tastes lemony and it is juicy. A little slate but not much. Pretty great but a little expensive, low 30s. Would definitely drink again
Drinking with Hanna on her deck with many other people around. Bought from Cork and Fork. Pale yellow and very light color. The nose feels soft. Tastes lemony and it is juicy. A little slate but not much. Pretty great but a little expensive, low 30s. Would definitely drink again
Apr 9th, 2022
Dry, very acidic, light on flavor, but surprisingly long. Tasted 14 December 2021
Dry, very acidic, light on flavor, but surprisingly long. Tasted 14 December 2021
Dec 14th, 2021