2023 Astrolabe Chenin Blanc Sec
Grape
Chenin Blanc
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
93/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Off-dry chenin blanc with a deliciously tangy, vibrant sweet/sour contrast that creates a vibrant tension. Green apple, lime and lemon curd flavours. Drinking now with obvious cellaring potential 19 Aug 2024." Drink 2024 - 2030
91/100 The Real Review, Stephen Wong MW
"Faint aromas of apple, lemon and basil flit around the zingy nose. Lightweight ripe apple and pineapple flavours slide into view on the juicy, off-dry palate. Linear with raspy fresh acidity, there is just enough sweetness to leave a honeyed impression on the finish. A charming and approachable style which leans into its fruity flavours. It could benefit from some near-term cellaring but there is little reason to, given how open and forward it already is 16 Aug 2024." Drink 2024 - 2029
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Region | Marlborough |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2030 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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