About
The name
Simon chose the name "Astrolabe" because he liked the historic connection with Marlborough and the connotations of exploration and adventure.
The Astrolabe was the mighty ship sailed by French explorer Dumont D'Urville through the Marlborough Sounds in the early 19th century. The ship itself took its name from a navigational instrument used to discover the position of the stars. Seeking the stars seemed appropriate: Astrolabe's "A" motif is an abstraction of the instrument.
Jason Yank
Our General Manager, Jason is the captain of the ship. His drive and commitment to the future of Astrolabe will ensure the success and integrity of our brand. Linking the growers, wine company and the market, he is our communicator. His positivity and energy is infectious.
Simon Waghorn
Astrolabe has evolved from Simon's vision. His extraordinary skill as winemaker together with a clear focus on quality wines and relationships has formed the foundation of Astrolabe. Simon is a hands-on winemaker, relishing his role and nurturing Astrolabe as his own brand and baby.
Tim Adams
The other half of our winemaking team, Tim has wide experience with premium producers domestically and internationally. His passion, skill and attention to detail mean he and Simon form a fantastic winemaking partnership.
Genevieve Ferrier
Genevieve is our Sales and Marketing Administrator. Anything you need or want to know Genevieve is our go-to-girl. Fresh from university with media (hons) and marketing degrees Genevieve is also quite a linguist, speaking French, and smatterings of Bahasa Indonesian, Korean and Spanish. She is also accomplished in the kitchen having attended culinary school.
Jane Forrest
Jane is an owner and director of Astrolabe. As Simon's wife she has partnered his wine career and has stepped up to take an active role in the company. Jane also manages and maintains Astrolabe Farm as the home of Astrolabe Wines.
Jeremy Hyland
Viticulture's legend in his own time, Jeremy is Astrolabe's viticultural manager. Jeremy and Simon have worked together since Jeremy was a lad in Gisborne. His knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing make him a vital member of the Astrolabe team.
