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Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Wine Review

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2019-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Astrolabe

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Super refreshing with vibrant acidity and a grassy, gooseberry and green herb nose on the medium-bodied, bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc. Produced by winemaker, Simon Waghorn, the SB grapes are sourced from Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley and Kekerengu Coast.

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This Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018 was reviewed on January 8, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Linda Mertes WSET 2 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A very aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, there is gooseberry and herbal aromas and also on the finish. In between, the wine has a medium mineral acidity which mellows to a smooth finish. This wine is consistently good from year to year. This pairs beautifully with seafood and fish.
From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is so refreshing, clean and crisp with grassy, green herb and gooseberry aromas and flavours vibrant on the palate with a lemony zesty finish.. Chill and enjoy now with a green bean, avocado, spring onion and feta cheese quinoa salad. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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