Description

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2024

92 pts – Wine Enthusiast

This is pungent, sure, but not in a Band Aid-y way. There’s some struck match characters but they’re padded into the waxy citrus, stone fruit and summer veg garden aromas. This producer is a master of texture, as demonstrated here by the creamy mouthfeel, with a citrus pith and herbal through line and a great crunch of acidity that makes this a food friendly drop. — Christina Pickard

The natural beauty of the Nautilus shell has inspired our expressive, balanced, precisely crafted wines since 1985, the early days of Marlborough winegrowing.  Back then there were only 80 NZ wineries. Today there are nearly 700. Yet we remain small, family-owned, and committed to the stunningly beautiful Marlborough region.

TASTING NOTES

Nautilus Estate produces serious Sauvignon Blanc, with site selection offering complex and age-worthy wines. Low yields give intense flavors and palate length, and lees-aging contributes creamy palate weight.

W I N E M A K I N G

Grapes were machine-harvested at night then fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to give fresh aromas. Some of the fermentations were started with non-saccharomyces yeasts for texture and complexity, with the remainder using aromatic yeasts giving aromatic intensity.  The wine was kept on lees for five months providing creaminess and integrated flavours.

CELLARING

Delicious upon release, this wine will improve for 3-5 years post vintage.

IDEAL FOOD MATCH

The high acidity and fresh flavors pair well with a wide range of seafood and vegetarian dishes. The flavor intensity can stand up to some chilli and the herb notes in the wine compliment Thai ingredients such as basil or lemongrass.