In Marlborough it’s the something in the air (and the soil, water, and mountains) that helps to produce such stellar sauv blanc. Extended periods of sunshine are moderated by mild ocean and protective mountains creating a long and temperate growing season. Astrolabe is a good example of this, with a refined and gorgeous nose heavy with lemon grass, lime zest, elderflower and red pepper complimented by flavours of white peach, gooseberry and a clean crystalline mineral finish.