The powerful fruit expression is the most recognisable feature of a Marlborough pinot noir. Characteristics of red and black cherry dominate the flavour profile. The Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir is made from a variety of pinot noir clones from vines grown across the wider Marlborough wine region: from the Waihopai and Brancott Valleys in the Wairau’s Southern Valleys pinot noir region, further south to the blustery Awatere valley and right down to our most coastal vines, on Marlborough’s southern Kēkerengū Coast.

“Perfumed aromas of wild blackberries, dark cherries, violets and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate has fine tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of raspberries, wet bark and lead pencil. Nicely balanced with a savory edge. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
94 points, James Suckling, November 2024

“I have always been a fan of this pinot, that pours pale way below its weight, but aromatically punches way higher. Great lift and complexity here with sour cherry/raspberry, tomato jam, fresh herbs, bacon and spicy barrel notes. It is light to medium bodied, smooth and juicy with lively acidity, slightly warming alcohol and very little tannin. This is to drink now with a slight chill, and bask in the flavour explosion. Tasted August 2025”
92 points, David Lawrason, Wine Align, August 2025