Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough, Nautilus Estate, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Producer: | Nautilus Estate |
| Origin: | New Zealand / Marlborough |
Description
Marlborough is truly synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc! THE wine region of New Zealand is known for its abundant sunshine, enchanting landscape and, of course, its flagship wine: Sauvignon Blanc. This example is a fresh, light and fragrant representative. Intense, varietal aromas such as lemongrass, passion fruit and ripe grapefruit on the nose. Lots of exotic fruit on the palate with a lively acidity. An excellent accompaniment to asparagus dishes, Riz Casimir and grilled seafood.
Attributes
| Origin: | New Zealand / Marlborough |
| Grape variety: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Baked egli fillets with tartare sauce, Sushi, Sashimi, Ceviche, Goat's cheese, Penne con pesto, Vegetable cous-cous, Pizza or Flammkuchen |
| Volume: | 13.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Nautilus Estate
In the stunningly beautiful wine-growing region of Marlborough, located in the north-easternmost corner of New Zealand's South Island, the Nautilus Estate of Marlborough, founded in 1985, produces expressive, structured and precise wines inspired by the mathematically perfect spiral of the nautilus shell (sea snail).
When the winery was founded, there were around 80 wineries in New Zealand, today there are over 700, and yet the family-run winery has remained small and manageable – the owner Robert Hill Smith is a fifth-generation winemaker. This family ownership means that the winery benefits from generations of experience with the ups and downs of viticulture.
Nautilus' recipe for success is carefully selected vineyards in various regions in Marlborough, such as the well-known Wairau Valley or the neighbouring Awatere Valley, which offer optimal conditions for the cultivation of grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The climate is characterised by warm summers – Marlborough has one of the highest hours of sunshine in New Zealand with an average of over 2,400 hours of sunshine per year – cool nights and a moderate maritime influence thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. This leads to a slow ripening of the grapes and optimal development of the flavours. The soils are characterised by a combination of clay and pebbles, which provide excellent drainage and influence the character of the wines. These unique conditions and sustainable cultivation contribute to the remarkable freshness, intensity and complexity of the Nautilus wines.
Winemaker and cellar master Clive Jones and the whole team at Nautilus Estate in Marlborough know what is important when it comes to wine quality and have remained true to the mantra of never wanting to be the biggest, but always striving for the best and with great success. Nautilus now enjoys a reputation as one of the best wineries in New Zealand!
Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon blanc can be recognized with your eyes closed. Its typical bouquet is marked by green notes: freshly cut grass, tomato bunches, gooseberry. Citrus fruits, cassis and flint join into the mix. In warmer latitudes it also shows exotic aromas, such as passion fruit. Its acidity is decidedly lively. In all likelihood, it comes from the Loire Valley, where it is vinified in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre in its purest form: varietally, and without timber. In the 18th century, it found its way to Bordeaux. Ambitious producers assemble it there with Sémillon into substantial whites, which are aged in oak barrels. The Sauvignon blanc has been a sensational success in the past 20 years in New Zealand. With its refreshing sweet-and-sour style, winemakers from down under have conquered the world. The rich Sauvignons from Styria and crisp examples of South Tyrol and Friuli are worth mentioning as well. It pairs with anything from the sea. Or do it like they do on the Loire, and enjoy it with goat cheese.
Marlborough
Marlborough - synonymous with world-famous Sauvignon Blancs! New Zealand's largest wine-growing region (over 20,000 hectares) is located in the very north of the South Island, in the centre of New Zealand.
The town of Blenheim forms the heart of the region. Marlborough enjoys an international reputation as a producer of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world, which is also New Zealand's leading variety. Excellent Chardonnays, Rieslings and premium Pinot Noirs are also grown here.
New Zealand
Kia Ora - Welcome to New Zealand!
In the southwestern Pacific Ocean, between Australia and New Caledonia, lies New Zealand, a stunningly beautiful country consisting of two main islands. This island state was first discovered at the end of the 13th century. Aotearoa, or the Land of the Long White Cloud: is what the indigenous people, the Maori, named it. The nation covers a length of some 1,500 km and lies between 34° and 47° southern latitude (compared to our location, this corresponds to Tunis and Paris) and is therefore the world’s southernmost winegrowing country. Its «immediate» neighbours are relatively distant: Australia to the west, Antarctica to the south, with New Caledonia, Tonga and Fiji to the north.
