Astrolabe Wines

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.

Connect with Astrolabe Wines

Address: 2 Horton Street, Blenheim
Marlborough, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 577 6794
Website: astrolabewines.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
Social: www.instagram.com/astrolabewines/

Astrolabe Wines on Vino Fino

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Delightful dry-style Pinot Gris from Durvillea.

DURVILLEA PINOT GRIS 2024
Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $16.99.
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Iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc!

ASTROLABE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024
Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $23.99.
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Pure, focussed wine with a delicacy of structure, finishing crisp and dry.

ASTROLABE PINOT GRIS 2024
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Awesome Awatere from Astrolabe

“This is a magnificent Sauvignon Blanc—distinct and packed with personality.”

ASTROLABE AWATERE VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024
Original price was: $32.99.Current price is: $26.99.
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New Zealand
Marlborough
Riesling

ASTROLABE GROVETOWN SPÄTLESE RIESLING 2024
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It’s not just about the Sauvignon. A staff favourite

ASTROLABE MARLBOROUGH CHARDONNAY 2024
Original price was: $32.99.Current price is: $27.99.
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New Zealand
Marlborough
Pinot Noir

ASTROLABE PINOT NOIR 2021
Original price was: $34.99.Current price is: $29.99.
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Very pretty wine with impressive purity and delicacy

ASTROLABE SLEEPERS VINEYARD KEKERENGU COAST ALBARIÑO 2023
Original price was: $36.99.Current price is: $30.99.
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“It is a great drinking style, ready to go for spring and summer!”

ASTROLABE SOUTHERN VALLEYS SEC CHENIN BLANC 2024
Original price was: $36.99.Current price is: $31.99.
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New Zealand
Marlborough
Botrytis / Late Harvest

ASTROLABE WREKIN LATE HARVEST CHENIN BLANC 2022 375ml
Original price was: $41.99.Current price is: $36.99.
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Classy Complex Chenin from the Incredible Wrekin Vineyard

ASTROLABE WREKIN VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC 2024
Original price was: $48.99.Current price is: $39.99.
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New Zealand
Marlborough
Chardonnay

ASTROLABE WREKIN CHARDONNAY 2020
Original price was: $49.99.Current price is: $42.99.
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New Zealand
Marlborough
Pinot Noir

ASTROLABE WREKIN PINOT NOIR 2020
Original price was: $74.99.Current price is: $64.99.
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Fantastic selection , great place for a wine buff

Jill Beattie (Jb)
22/09/2025

Large array of wine and incredible customer service Nikki was so lovely, all 1000% be back

Emefa Fiadonu
21/09/2025

Excellent service and an array of fine wines

Roy Roper
13/08/2025
Great choice and helpful staff

Andy Woolhouse
03/08/2025

good selection with drive thru service

Hiroto Nogami
31/07/2025

Fantastic staff. Fantastic range of wines. Could spend hours in there.

The Gardener
03/07/2025
Great selection

Feargal O Connor
02/06/2025

Vino Fino's selection of wines is second to none. The staff are always extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I select wines online, then pay when picking up.

Guy Bergin
30/05/2025

Great wine

Herb Familton
27/04/2025
Huge selection, very helpful staff, wines you simply can not find elsewhere.

Brodie Macpherson
26/04/2025

Excellent wine selection. Great friendly service.

Victoria Nolan
20/04/2025

Excellent wine store! Probably the best in town. You can find wall kinds of wine and from around the world. I even found a wine from my hometown Uruguay which is not easy to find at all on this side of the globe.

Gabriel Masliah
08/01/2025
amazing selection

Mike Little
18/12/2024

Thank you Vino Fino Team, Thank you so much for your help with the drinks for our wedding day! We couldn’t have been happier with the service from Vino Fino supplying us with a Chiller Trailer to use on the day! You made getting the wine for our wedding easy and fun. It was low stress, and we truly appreciated being able to bring back the unopened wine. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family. We’re so grateful!

Issy L
10/12/2024

I love this store. The staff are so helpful and have broadened my experience, introducing me to some wonderful new wines. I only wish I lived closer so I could get to tasting evenings regularly!

Stephanie Mander
18/10/2024
Great selection of wines, Friendly staff, well supported the choice.

ilgar isayev
14/06/2024

Fabulous selection of wines and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. It is a pleasure to visit Vino Fino and buy my wine from there.

David Pigou
07/06/2024

My favourite European wine store in Christchurch

Sergio Melnik
31/05/2024
Great place.

Kea Energy
31/05/2024

Great range of wines. Their newsletter is worthy to subscribe if you don’t want to miss out great deals and wine tasting sessions.

Hannah Zhang
25/05/2024

Have a wide selection which meant the particular bottle I was after was in stock which means a win for Mother's day

breilly72
09/05/2024
Simply the fastest service I’ve ever received. Amazing. Fabulous price too. Cant recommend highly enough.

Alli J
10/04/2024

All the way in Christchurch, but occasionally order from this store as it has wines I like that I can't source elsewhere, at a great price too. Always great service, and will keep using them.

Roger Parker
08/01/2024

Awesome selection of wines, lots of great beers, plus gin, whisky and more to boot. Great staff who can point you in the right direction to satisfy your needs.

Sam Coochey
03/01/2024
Great range and knowledgeable staff

Paul Bonini
02/01/2024

I had been searching for a very specific wine and I finally found it here. Not only did they have the wine I was searching for, they had a beautiful collection of other wines. If you are a wine lover, be sure to check out Vino Fino. The staff were very knowledgeable on the types of wine and the wine makers. I will be coming back again for sure.

Mere Pokai
02/01/2024

Whilst they don't have any serious competition they do stock some great wines and their specials often are just that!

Gary Downey
02/01/2024
Great selection of wines and helpful staff

Brian Kirkup
24/12/2023

A wine lover’s haven.

Antarctic Apes
17/12/2023

Best wine shop. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of wines from around the world. The website is very good and informative too.

Clare Bray
06/12/2023