NZ
Australia
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93 Points
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92 Points
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91 Points
Nautilus Estate has been crafting Marlborough wines since 1985 under the Hill-Smith family.
A barrel-fermented Sauvignon matured on lees, released after extended bottle age.
Fermented in large oak barrels and concrete eggs with wild yeast; Aged 11 months on lees, then bottle-aged for a year
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Description
The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023 marks a bold, textured chapter for Marlborough Sauvignon, blending freshness with savory weight. Juice was fermented on solids in a large French oak cuve (non-Saccharomyces yeast) and aged for seven months on lees to build structure and nuance. The wine opens with subtle aromas of citrus peel, wet stone and hazelnut, then deepens toward feijoa, white strawberries and kiwi fruit with a touch of cassis. Despite its oak influence, the fruit remains expressive and elegant. On the palate it is dry and concentrated, with citrus and tropical fruit layers underscored by saline minerality, gentle oak spice and a creamy midpalate. A taut acidity threads through, giving lift and precision to a long, savory, flinty finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Citrus, Feijoa, Kiwifruit
Palate:Saline, Spice, Tropical Fruit
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Description
The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023 marks a bold, textured chapter for Marlborough Sauvignon, blending freshness with savory weight. Juice was fermented on solids in a large French oak cuve (non-Saccharomyces yeast) and aged for seven months on lees to build structure and nuance. The wine opens with subtle aromas of citrus peel, wet stone and hazelnut, then deepens toward feijoa, white strawberries and kiwi fruit with a touch of cassis. Despite its oak influence, the fruit remains expressive and elegant. On the palate it is dry and concentrated, with citrus and tropical fruit layers underscored by saline minerality, gentle oak spice and a creamy midpalate. A taut acidity threads through, giving lift and precision to a long, savory, flinty finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Citrus, Feijoa, Kiwifruit
Palate:
Saline, Spice, Tropical Fruit
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Citrus, Feijoa, Kiwifruit
Saline, Spice, Tropical Fruit
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish