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ASTROLABE WREKIN VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC 2023

Name: ASTROLABE WREKIN VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC 2023
SKU: 4868
Price: 26.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Classy Complex Chenin from the Incredible Wrekin Vineyard

Product Code: 4868
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Southern Valleys
Style: White
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Producer: Astrolabe Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
Natural: Organic, Vegan Friendly

Original price was: $34.99.Current price is: $26.99.

Classy Complex Chenin from the Incredible Wrekin Vineyard

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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Like its fellow Loire grape sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc flourishes in our climate. In my youth as a winemaker, most chenin blanc was used as a high acid blending variety for cask wine. Some makers understood its strengths and treated it properly. For the few passionate chenin blanc winemakers in New Zealand, it can be a rewarding varietal and produce very serious, elegant and ageworthy wine.

The Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc is made from grapes grown on a loess clay slope. We hand pick the grapes to give a delicacy to the phenolics. The chenin blanc is partially barrel fermented with wild yeast for complexity, with the remainder in stainless steel to preserve the fruit flavours. All fruit is free-run to retain purity. I love the chenin grape because of its distinct flavour profile, the crisp acidity and the ability of the wine to age with interest and grace.

On the nose green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a little vanilla from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied, with a focused, mineral length and flavours of crisp apple, lemon and peach."

5 Stars & 95/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, July 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Tangy, lively chenin blanc with classic green apple and lime zest flavours supported by sleek, nervy acidity and flattered by an impressively ethereal texture. Delicious now but with great cellaring potential."

5 Stars Michael Cooper (2023 Vintage)
"This classy, single-vineyard wine was hand-picked in the Southern Valleys and fermented in a mix of stainless steel tanks and old oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is attractively scented, with mouthfilling body, strong, vibrant, delicate, peachy flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, fresh acidity and a finely textured, dry finish. Showing obvious potential, it’s well worth cellaring to 2026+."

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If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

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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.