Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Wine Spectator : 93 Points

(10/15/2024) A fresh and zippy white, offering a vibrant mouthful of green papaya, passion fruit and Key lime flavors that are generous and concentrated on a smooth and mouthwatering frame. Hints of green tea, lemongrass and pink peppercorn add more dimensions on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. Smart Buy.

Wine Enthusiast : 90 Points

(10/1/2024) Bright pineapple, citrus and tomato leaf comprise both aroma and flavor on this vibrant, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc. There's some textural interest and a long pithy finish.

James Suckling : 91 Points

(1/4/2024) Lots of lemon and lime skin with some lemongrass and crushed cement. Medium body, good density and plenty of flavor with a creamy texture and a crisp finish. Solid sauvignon. Drink now. Screw cap.

Vinous - Rebecca Gibb MW : 90 Points

(4/2024) The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough is a richly flavored, textured expression. Sourced from eight different vineyards across the Marlborough region, with the majority in the cooler, windier areas of the Awatere Valley and Kekerengu, the wine focuses on the greener spectrum of the variety, particularly sweet gooseberry and elderflower fruit. While many Sauvignon Blancs can be accused of lacking texture, some of the sites are on clay, which may explain the rounder, more succulent mouthfeel. Or perhaps it's the warm autumn that made the difference here. Whatever it is, it's an interesting and attractive, lightly structured Sauvignon Blanc that offers something for everyone. Drinking window: 2024 – 2027.