AstrolabeKekerengu Pinot Gris 2022

Name: Kekerengu Pinot Gris
Brand: Astrolabe
SKU: VIN-018895
Price: 120 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 18895

£20.00 inc VAT

£120.00 / case of 6

White Wine from
Marlborough, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Type: White Wine

Winery: Astrolabe

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Simon Waghorn

Grape: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

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Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Type: White Wine

Winery: Astrolabe

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Simon Waghorn

Grape: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Product Notes

Astrolabe Kekerengu Pinot Gris wine, born in Marlborough, New Zealand, is an incredibly well-crafted wine that bewitches with its delightful complexity. Vibrant notes of fresh-cut pear, clove, and honeysuckle grace your nose, while flavours of ripe peach and apple seduce your palate. Each sip carries undertones of allspice and nougat, ending in a subtly spicy finish. This wine offers perfect balance, embodying both finesse and intensity. It's a stunning companion to seafood, particularly shellfish, and creamy poultry dishes. Astrolabe Kekerengu Pinot Gris is a captivating and elegant wine, sure to elevate any dining experience.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR/APPEARANCE - Pale gold. AROMA/BOUQUET - Nashi pear, white-fleshed nectarine, ripe red apple with a hint of ginger and nutmeg. PALATE - A crisp and focused wine with fine minerality and delicacy of structure. Lively flavours of pear, apple and elderflower.

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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