AstrolabeMarlborough Pinot Noir 2020

Name: Marlborough Pinot Noir
Brand: Astrolabe
SKU: VIN-018900
Price: 288 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 18900

£24.00 inc VAT

£288.00 / case of 12

Red Wine from
Marlborough, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Astrolabe

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Simon Waghorn

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

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Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Astrolabe

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Simon Waghorn

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Product Notes

Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir is a captivating New Zealand wine with superior elegance. This delightful Pinot Noir emanates fanciful aromas of ripe cherries, plums and subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it unfolds a complex symphony of red fruits, spice, and earthy undertones. Its medium body, velvety tannins and balanced acidity lend to its exquisite smooth finish. The wine's immense appeal makes it a fine choice to complement duck, game or roasted lamb. Matured in French oak barrels, Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir indeed embodies the rich character and unique terroir of New Zealand’s Marlborough wine region. A true wine lover's delight.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR/APPEARANCE - Bright deep garnet. AROMA/BOUQUET - Ripe dark and red cherry, brambly fruits, spice and leather, with a hint of smoky oak. PALATE - A full-bodied wine with round, mouth-filling flavours of plum, brambly fruit, dark cherry and a hint of savoury herbs. The oak integrates nicely with the fruit and the silky and linear tannin structure.

About the Winery

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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