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
Win Enthusiast 91 "This is a tight, crisp rendering of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Struck flint aromas add nuance, while the bright lemon-lime flavors whirl together into
Wine Enthusiast 91 "Winemaker Clive Jones has been steadily improving the wines at Nautilus, and the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc may be his best yet. Leafy, capsicum
This is a “serious” style of Sauvignon Blanc, designed to complement food rather than overpower it and to develop in bottle. Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc frequently
Wine Spectator 88 Intense aromas of passion fruit skin, elderflower, and hints of honeydew melon. The palate introduces a delightful lime/citrus based mouth-watering intensity and finishes
Wine Spectator 90 Impressively pure and concentrated, with lemon, melon and peach flavors that are plump and juicy. Notes of lime zest grace the punchy finish.
Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2018 Rank 32 Rich and complex, with honeysuckle and freshly grated ginger notes up front, giving way to juicy and crisp
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