AstrolabeKekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Product code: 18896
£20.00 inc VAT
£120.00 / case of 6
New Zealand
White Wine from
Marlborough, New Zealand
Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Marlborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Astrolabe
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Simon Waghorn
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Marlborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Astrolabe
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Simon Waghorn
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Product Notes

Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc is a sublime New Zealand wine that boasts an array of vibrant notes. It renders an aromatic sensation of elderflower, red capsicum, and passionfruit, with a burst of lime. On the palate, this offering is crisp and zesty, unfolding a bouquet of flavours, led by gooseberries and white peaches. With its immaculate acidity, it holds a beautifully balanced body ending in a smooth finish. This Sauvignon Blanc is often paired with seafood, delighting the senses while enhancing the dining experience. Perfect for any sophisticated social gathering. It’s a true testament to the Astrolabe vineyard's craft.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR/APPEARANCE - Pale straw with green highlights. AROMA/BOUQUET - Citrus pith, lime and grapefruit zest and hints of jasmine tea, fennel and basil. PALATE - A medium-bodied wine with flinty, almost salty notes, passionfruit flavours and a dry finish.

About the Winery

Astrolabe

From tucked away vineyards in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, comes the globally acclaimed Astrolabe Wines. With a rich and varied profile, its offerings span the gamut between delightful whites, robust reds, and everything in-between.

Astrolabe Wines, established in the early 1990s, are renowned for capturing and reflecting the pure, distinctive flavours of the area's unique terrain. The terroir provides distinctive fruit, structured with a high level of natural acidity essential for producing wines of meticulous quality and character. The primary focus of the winery is blending prime grapes to create wines that reveal the distinct tastes of individual vineyards.

Astrolabe has a strong reputation for single vineyard and estate wines, with the superstar of the selection being undoubtedly their Sauvignon Blanc. Characterised by its tropical flavours, bright freshness, and zesty finish, this wine is a fine testament to the quality associated with New Zealand's most reputable wine exporter. Their Pinot Noir too, is rich and velvety, with a blend of berry notes that make it a delightful pair to a variety of dishes.

Winemaker and owner, Simon Waghorn. has had an illustrious career, characterised by a deep and intuitive understanding of what it takes to create wines that are authentic and captivating. Simon crafts each bottle with precision, pronounced attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity of the grape – a testament to his vast expertise.

But it's not just about the sophistication of their beverages. Astrolabe Wines also upholds a strong commitment towards environmental sustainability, recognising that their success is inherently dependent on the land from which they harvest their produce. Being BioGro certified organic and practicing sustainable viticulture.

In a nutshell, Astrolabe Wines stands there with the best of them—a passionate winemaker, world-class vineyards, and wines bursting with the character of rich New Zealand soil. Any connoisseur or collector seeking a distinct, daring, and delicious addition to their collection should indeed explore what Astrolabe has to offer.

https://www.astrolabewines.co.nz

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