Nautilus Estate
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | New Zealand (New Zealand) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with the lees for 3 months. |
- Origin and vintage: Marlborough, New Zealand; Sauvignon Blanc 2023, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromatic profile: passion fruit, lemongrass, ripe grapefruit and citrus zest
- Taste and structure: lime zest, refreshing acidity and a dry, clean, textured finish
- Careful vinification: night harvesting, stainless steel, a small portion in barrel and on lees for 3 months
- Pairings and awards: ideal with fish and shellfish; 90/100 James Suckling and Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a still white wine with an aromatic and refreshing profile, an authentic expression of New Zealand. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it offers a vibrant bouquet of passion fruit, lemongrass and green melon. On the palate, a citrus intensity of lime zest emerges, well balanced by a refreshing acidity that leads to a clean finish. The tasting experience is enhanced by a good texture, making it ideal for seafood dishes and fresh cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Marlborough region, an area famous for the quality of its soils and favourable climate. Its aromatic depth comes from a careful blend of different parcels, selected to combine complementary characteristics. Nautilus Estate's agronomic approach enhances the nuances of each individual plot, capturing the territorial identity in the final cuvée. The result is a white wine that precisely reflects the unique features of the New Zealand landscape.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place during the night or in the cool of the morning, followed by immediate pressing to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Fermentation occurs mainly in stainless steel tanks, while a small portion ferments directly in barrels to increase aromatic complexity. Before the final blending, the wine matures on the lees for three months. This essential step consolidates the structure and integrates the flavour components into a harmonious and persistent whole.
History and Curiosities
Under the expert guidance of oenologist Clive Jones, Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc embodies the essence of the Marlborough terroir through a meticulous blend of different organic plots. The grapes, harvested during the cool night hours to preserve their aromatic integrity, are pressed immediately. Vinification in steel, combined with a portion fermented in barrel and three months of ageing on the lees, gives this elegant New Zealand wine extraordinary structural complexity, awarded 90 points by James Suckling and Vinous.
Awards
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2023
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Oenologist: Clive Jones
Whilst Nautilus wines can easily be enjoyed on their own, we believe they are even better when paired with delicious food and the philosophy of creating food-friendly wines is paramount for winemaker Clive Jones. Read more
| Name | Nautilus Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still dry |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Vendor | Nautilus Estate |
| Story | History and Curiosities Under the expert guidance of oenologist Clive Jones, Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc embodies the essence of the Marlborough terroir through a meticulous blend of different organic plots. The grapes, harvested during the cool night hours to preserve their aromatic integrity, are pressed immediately. Vinification in steel, combined with a portion fermented in barrel and three months of ageing on the lees, gives this elegant New Zealand wine extraordinary structural complexity, awarded 90 points by James Suckling and Vinous. |
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Harvest | Late March - early April |
| Production technique | Mechanical harvesting at night or in the cool of the morning; immediate crushing and pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks with various yeast strains (8% non-Saccharomyces yeasts and 1% fermentation in barrel); ageing on the lees for 3 months; blending of different plots |
| Wine making | Mechanical harvesting at night or in the cool of the morning, with immediate crushing and pressing. Fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks with various strains of aromatic yeasts; 8% fermented with non-Saccharomyces yeasts and 1% fermented in barrel. After fermentation, maturation on the lees for 3 months. |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with the lees for 3 months. |
| Total acidity | 7.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.09 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |