2022 Astrolabe Kekerengu Pinot Gris

92 Points The Real Review
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From the unique limestone soils of Kekerengu, this dry Pinot Gris is subtly rich but also complex, with a focus on poise and stony-mineral flavours. That's a beautiful balancing act, and makes this a Kiwi Gris from way outside the box. Deserves a try by itself or with an interesting food match.
$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Gris

Its Origins

Astrolabe was created in 1996 by winemaker Simon Waghorn, the culmination of a career that began in South Australia in 1982. Winemaking later led Simon and his family from Te Kauwhata to Gisborne, where he specialised in Chardonnay, and eventually to Marlborough where in 1996 he and his wife Jane Forrest-Waghorn joined with old friends Paul Davenport and Sally Lewis to have a go at their own label…and so began Astrolabe. Today they work with a number of growers scattered all over Marlborough, from Awatere valley to the Kekerengu coast to the Wairau Valley, developing a wide portfolio of iconic wines that celebrate the varieties and terroirs of Marlborough.

What The Critics Say

92/100 The Real Review, Stephen Wong

“Lightly toasty, clearly defined nose. The palate enters with acidity but also driving fruit weight and some sweet, dried pear flavours spiced with ginger. It finishes chewy like nashi pear. A tight, characterful style with mid-weight flavours, finishing zesty, spicy and dry for near-term enjoyment 01 Aug 2024." Drink 2024 - 2027

91/100 Bob Campbell MW

"Crisp, dry and refreshing pinot gris with appropriately chalky, grapefruit, green apple and nectarine flavours supported by refreshing acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish. Slightly on the green side of the flavour spectrum but I like this high-energy style 25 Oct 2022." Drink 2022 - 2026

Variety Pinot Gris
Region Marlborough
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 13.00%
Maturity 2022 - 2026

This Wine Goes Well With

with CHICKEN
with SEAFOOD
with SHELLFISH

Taste

2

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