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Astrolabe wines news section is updated on seasonal basis with news about the vintage, our travels and accolades and where our wines are being enjoyed. You can also sign-up for our mailing list.

  • The start of a new season

    Publication date: 2 September 2010

    The first day of spring has sprung and most of the pruning is done. Jeremy has been overseeing the pruning across all our grower sites as this is one of the most important times of the year; setting the vines up for the coming growing season.

    The start of a new season

  • Cuttings NSW to become Astrolabe’s new NSW distributor

    Publication date: 23 June 2010

    We are delighted to announce that Cuttings NSW will now be representing Astrolabe Wines in NSW and ACT in Australia. Part of the Young & Rashleigh Group, established since 1992 as a premium wine agent, they will showcase our wines in their new portfolio, Cuttings NSW.

    Cuttings NSW to become Astrolabe’s new NSW distributor

  • Astrolabe's Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc finally in UK retail

    Publication date: 8 October 2009

    Astrolabe has selected Waitrose as its premium retail partner alongside Harrods in the UK.

    Astrolabe's Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc finally in UK retail

  • Astrolabe launches "little sister" brand Durvillea

    Publication date: 7 August 2009

    Durvillea is a 'little sister' wine for established label Astrolabe Wines. It's made by Jane's husband Simon Waghorn. Taking responsibility for the wine after Simon's actually made it are his wife Jane, and their three daughters Meg, Libby and Arabella - with lots of help from the Astrolabe team. "This is a great chance for all of us to be more actively involved in the industry that's been a big influence in all of our lives."- Jane

    Astrolabe launches "little sister" brand Durvillea

  • Blending Begins

    Publication date: 2 July 2009

    The blending for the 2009 vintage wines is now underway, with Sauvignon Blanc being the first variety to be looked at.

    Blending Begins

  • 2009 Fruit all in!!

    Publication date: 29 April 2009

    Our harvest is over with the last of our fruit coming in last Tuesday 21st April.

    With perfect dry conditions throughout the whole of our picking schedule, the fruit is showing great promise for yet another year of stunning wines to add to the portfolio.

    2009 Fruit all in!!

  • Astrolabe 2009 Harvest Begins

    Publication date: 26 March 2009

    The Astrolabe Wines 2009 harvest began today with our first pick of Pinot Gris grapes coming in to the winery from the Awatere Valley.

    Astrolabe 2009 Harvest Begins

  • Astrolabe Appoints New GM

    Publication date: 1 December 2008

    The board of Astrolabe Wines is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Yank as its new General Manager.

    Astrolabe Appoints New GM

  • Astrolabe 2008 Sauvignon Blanc wins IWSC Trophy

    Publication date: 30 September 2008

    The Astrolabe 2008 Voyage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has been awarded a Gold medal and taken the Sauvignon Blanc Trophy Wine at the prestigous International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.

    Astrolabe 2008 Sauvignon Blanc wins IWSC Trophy

  • New Releases

    Publication date: 8 September 2008

    OUR NEW 2008 WINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

    Click on our wines page to view the range and purchase. Tasting Notes and Bottles shots can be downloaded from the link below.

    New Releases