ASTROLABE SOUTHERN VALLEYS SYRAH 2024

Product Code: 32113
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Southern Valleys
Style: Red
Variety: Syrah / Shiraz
Producer: Astrolabe Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Grape: 100% Syrah

$59.99

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Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Hand-picked fruit was de-stemmed and cold soaked for five days then fermented at warm temperature with wild yeast in small open-top vats. Traditional submerging of the ‘cap’ by hand-plunging was followed by a light pressing. Aged in 20% new French oak in a mixture of barrique and hogshead for 10 months.

Perfumed notes of violet, black pepper and wood smoke, with a core of black plum and blueberry fruit. A plush, juicy palate with fine tannins and powerful flavours of blackberry and dark cherry, with nuances of liquorice and oregano."

Rated Outstanding & 96/100 Cameron Douglas MS, April 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"Striking hues of purple and dark red with a ruby and pink rim lead to a bouquet of purity and ripeness, perfumed scents of violets and ripe red berries with blackcurrant and dark raspberry flesh then a layer of quietly spoken barrel spice and earthy qualities of silty light clay ideas. A dry, taut and poised wine touches the palate first, releasing slowly flavours of fleshy salivating red berry fruits, spice and blackcurrant to reflect and mirror the bouquet. Tannins deliver a firm youthful tension enhanced by the backbone of acidity and saline ideas on the finish. A flick of violet completes the tasting. A delicious wine with best drinking from late 2027 through 2035+."

5 Stars & 93/100 Candice Chow, CandiceWineChat.com (2024 Vintage)
"A youthful, herbaceous Syrah, comprised of red and black fruit, vibrant acidity flows smoothly with velvety tannins and threads of stony minerals. Will benefit from cellaring."

Joelle Thomson (2024 Vintage)
"Deep purple in colour, this wine seduces with juicy mouthwatering fruit forward aromas – ripe Omega plums and blackberry – with complex savoury spice that comes through in layers of subtle cinnamon, black pepper and gentle cedar notes; all interwoven into the fleshy ripe flavours of this wine. Firm tannins underpin the structure of this dry, youthful Syrah with firm palate weight bringing interest to every savoury sip. It’s a beautiful Syrah to enjoy now – especially when decanted for a couple of hours – but will come into its own in three to four years (potentially longer) from now.”

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Astrolabe crafts wines that epitomise focus, purity, and balance, capturing the full intensity of Marlborough's landscape and climate. Jane Forrest-Waghorn shares that their family’s wine journey spans multiple regions, with daughters Libby and Arabella now joining the Marlborough-based winery. Living in a century-old house on their vineyard, they emphasise sustainable practices and family involvement, ensuring uncompromising quality.

All grapes come from ten families dedicated to sustainable farming, some relationships extending over two decades. These growers understand the land’s rhythms, with vineyards selected for their unique flavours across Marlborough’s sub-regions. Winemaker Simon Waghorn, with four decades of experience, has set a benchmark for sauvignon blanc. His meticulous approach defines Astrolabe wines as focused, balanced, and elegant.

Named after an ancient navigation tool, Astrolabe symbolises exploration and discovery, reflecting Marlborough’s history. Committed to sustainability, their operations are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing NZ, and their organic vineyards are certified by BioGro New Zealand.

Astrolabe is also certified net carbon zero through Toitū, continually working on reduction measures and offsetting to maintain carbon neutrality. As a founding member of Appellation Marlborough Wine, Astrolabe ensures their wines are of genuine Marlborough provenance, marked by the AMW icon.