Welcome to Astrolabe Wines
A 'Welcome to our New Website' Note from the M.D.
It is here! The new website: I hope that you find it useful, interesting and informative. It is designed to be fun, have some pictures of us and the region to give you all a sense of place….. Christmas is upon us again. Each year it seems…
It is Upon Us! Vintage 2013 Note from the M.D.
A note from the MD: It is upon us! Vintage 2013. The season has been good, the weather kind (so far) and we are very excited at the prospect of…
20 Mar 2013 | Jason Yank
The beginning...
Simon’s winemaking career began in South Australia and took him and his family from Te Kauwhata to Gisborne, eventually settling in Marlborough. In 1996, together with old friends Paul Davenport and Sally Lewis, Simon and his wife Jane decided…
Our Growers
Our grapes are sourced entirely from unique Marlborough sites to add layers of complexity to our wines. Each site was chosen for the distinctive flavour it produces. We work with dedicated growers who understand the rhythms of the land and know how to…
Simon Waghorn
Winemaker, Owner and Director
Jason Yank
Managing Director
Marlborough
The cool and dry climate, unique terrain and topography make Marlborough a world leading producer of aromatic white wines and Pinot Noir.
We Make Wine... and We Bike.
This summer, Tim and Jason have been enjoying the Marlborough and Golden Bay regions (and sunny weather!) atop their bikes. Tim has always been an avid…
8 Jan 2013 | Genevieve Ferrier
Jeremy Hyland
Viticultural Manager
Mac's R.S.V.P.
We will be having our Astrolabe Christmas party this Saturday with our office team and everyone's families. Rumour has it the Christmas Fairy will be making…
11 Dec 2012 | Genevieve Ferrier
1. White Wine in the Sun
This is first on my list of things I love about Christmas Drinking a glass of sauvignon blanc or even bubbles on a beautiful summer evening in Marlborough…
8 Dec 2012 | Jane Forrest-Waghorn
Simon's First Tweet
Simon, with the help of Arabella, composing his and Astrolabe's very first tweet! We may have come late to the party, but just like a good sticky, good…
7 Dec 2012 |
The Twelves Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... It is less than 3 weeks until Christmas and amid the rush to finish up all the tasks at work…
7 Dec 2012 | Jane Forrest-Waghorn
Tim Adams
Winemaker
Wrekin | Chenin | Lorkin
Recently, NZ wine writer Yvonne Lorkin and her crew joined us for a day whilst filming an episode of her show, Thirsty Work. Here she is with two of our…
6 Dec 2012 | Genevieve Ferrier
Ross Brown
Financial Controller
A Merry Growers' Christmas Party
On Friday 30 th November we held our Annual Astrolabe Grower’s Field Day and Dinner. Everyone gathered together to visit the Comelybank, Saunders…
30 Nov 2012 | Jane Forrest-Waghorn
Jane Forrest-Waghorn
Owner/Director
Genevieve Ferrier
Sales and Marketing Administrator
Astrolabe in Akaroa
A the beginning of November we took our Astrolabe domestic team, together with partners, down to Akaroa to thank everyone for all their hard work and support…
3 Nov 2012 | Genevieve Ferrier
Sally Lewis
Owner/Director
Paul Davenport
Owner/Director