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. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 |
| Perfume | Intense aromas of passion fruit, lemongrass and ripe grapefruit. |
| Taste | The palate presents delicious lime zest flavours with mouth watering intensity, finishing with a strong textural component. |
| Pairings | Crunchy Fish Tacos with zesty yoghurt, lime & chive sauce. |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand |
Description
A dry still white wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, 13% ABV, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, produced by Nautilus Estate. 0.75L bottle, 2023 vintage. A Sauvignon Blanc that embodies the essence of New Zealand terroir, with an approach that favors blending different plots to achieve complexity. The grapes are harvested by machine at night or in the cool of the morning and immediately crushed and pressed. Intense aromas of passionfruit, lemongrass, and ripe grapefruit. The palate presents delicious lime zest flavors with mouth-watering intensity, finishing with a strong textual component.
Awards
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2023
90/100
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2023
90/100
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Details
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Pairings
- 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 |
| Harvest | Late March - early April. The grapes are machine-picked at night or in the cool of the morning and immediately crushed and pressed. |
| Wine making | The juice is then fermented with a variety of aromatic yeast strains in stainless steel tanks, with the sole aim of reflecting and preserving the flavours and aromas grown in the vineyard. 8% of the juice was fermented with non-saccharomyces yeasts and 1% was barrel fermented. |
| 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 |