Nautilus - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2024 (750ml)

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Producer	Nautilus
Country	New Zealand
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2024
Sku	106340
Size	750ml
ABV	13.50%

Nautilus Description

Soil composition: Stony
Training method: Cane-pruned
Vines/acre: 880
Exposure: Northern
Harvest time: April
First vintage of this wine: 1985
Bottles produced of this wine: 330,000
Average Wine Age: 20
Certified Vineyards: All vineyards certified under Sustainable winegrowing
New Zealand
Certified Organizations: New Zealand Winegrowers
Sustainability Certification: SWNZ
Varietal composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 21 days
Fermentation temperature: 55 °F
Maceration technique: Sur-Lie Aging
Fining agent: Vegan
Type of aging container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling: 5 months
Total SO2: 91 mg/L
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH level: 3.05
Residual sugar: 3.95 g/L
Acidity: 6.9 g/L
Dry extract: 22.6 g/L
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024
W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
The natural beauty of the Nautilus shell has inspired our expressive, balanced, precisely crafted
wines since 1985, the early days of Marlborough winegrowing. Back then there were only 80 NZ
wineries. Today there are nearly 700. Yet we remain small, family-owned, and committed to the
stunningly beautiful Marlborough region.
Nautilus Sauvignon is sourced from free-draining stony soils, giving low cropping, low vigour,
early ripening vines, great flavour development every year and serious, age-worthy wines. A
blend of sites adds layers of complexity.
Grapes were machine-harvested at night then fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel
to give fresh aromas. Some of the fermentations were started with non-saccharomyces yeasts
for texture and complexity, with the remainder using aromatic yeasts giving aromatic intensity.
The wine was kept on lees for five months providing creaminess and integrated flavours.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
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
creamy palate weight.
F O O D P A I R I N G
The high acidity and fresh flavors pair well with a wide range of seafood and vegetarian dishes.
The flavor intensity can stand up to some chilli and the herb notes in the wine compliment Thai
ingredients such as basil or lemongrass.
V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O
W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G
A N A LY T I C A L D A TAP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E
Estate owned by: Hill-Smith Family
Winemaker: Clive Jones
Total acreage under vine: 173
Estate founded: 1985
Winery production: 330,000 Bottles
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand