2020 Wrekin Pinot Noir, Astrolabe

Pale garnet in the glass, this single-vineyard Pinot Noir hums with quiet intensity. Aromas of wild cherry, redcurrant and violet mingle with hints of thyme, spice and a touch of smoke. On the palate, it’s supple yet driven with juicy red fruit framed by fine tannins, subtle oak and a thread of earthy savouriness. There’s lift, length and precision here, with a finish that lingers in perfect balance between silk and spice.

For when: you want a wine that speaks softly but leaves an impression.
Pairs with: duck confit, mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon.
If this wine were a sound, it’d be the calm before the rain, poised, tense, and beautifully alive.

Astrolabe has long been one of Marlborough’s quiet benchmarks, led by winemaker Simon Waghorn, whose attention to detail defines every bottle. The Wrekin Vineyard, set on clay and loess soils in the southern valleys, is organically farmed and produces fruit of exceptional concentration and finesse. The 2020 vintage, cool and even, highlights Pinot Noir’s purit, red fruit vibrancy, savoury nuance, and a natural sense of place. Wild-fermented and aged in French oak, this is Pinot with both focus and soul.