NZ
Australia
Named after the spiral shell, Nautilus sources fruit from Wairau, Awatere and Southern Valleys sites.
Spanish variety Albarino shows saline minerality in Marlborough's coastal Awatere.
Cool ferment in stainless steel to capture citrus and floral notes; Short lees contact adds weight.
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Description
The Nautilus Albarino 2024 is a vibrant and textural white wine from Marlborough, showcasing the variety’s hallmark freshness and maritime character. Sourced from select vineyard parcels and harvested at optimal ripeness, the fruit was cool-fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity and aromatic intensity, with a short period on lees to enhance texture and depth. Bottled at 13.0% ABV under screwcap, the wine opens with lifted aromas of white peach, ripe pear and mandarin zest, complemented by hints of citrus blossom and sea spray. The palate is bright and focused, combining juicy stone fruit and citrus flavours with a subtle saline minerality that adds tension and length. Crisp acidity drives a long, dry finish, making this an excellent companion for seafood, grilled shellfish or light Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy now for its energy and precision or over the next three to five years as complexity builds in bottle.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Forest Floor, Lemon, Passionfruit
Palate:Herbal
Food Pairings:
Fish
Shellfish
Description
The Nautilus Albarino 2024 is a vibrant and textural white wine from Marlborough, showcasing the variety’s hallmark freshness and maritime character. Sourced from select vineyard parcels and harvested at optimal ripeness, the fruit was cool-fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity and aromatic intensity, with a short period on lees to enhance texture and depth. Bottled at 13.0% ABV under screwcap, the wine opens with lifted aromas of white peach, ripe pear and mandarin zest, complemented by hints of citrus blossom and sea spray. The palate is bright and focused, combining juicy stone fruit and citrus flavours with a subtle saline minerality that adds tension and length. Crisp acidity drives a long, dry finish, making this an excellent companion for seafood, grilled shellfish or light Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy now for its energy and precision or over the next three to five years as complexity builds in bottle.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Forest Floor, Lemon, Passionfruit
Palate:
Herbal
Food Pairings:
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Forest Floor, Lemon, Passionfruit
Herbal
Fish
Shellfish