Nautilus Estate is part of the esteemed Hill-Smith Family Estates and celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Winemaker is Clive Jones. Tiraged in October 2020, a split of 72.4% Pinot Noir and 27.6% Chardonnay with 11.2% reserve wine. Disgorged in September 2023, December 2023,May 2024 and September 2024.
Nautilus Estate, Brut, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Marlborough, NV
Fine lacing and tight bead. Pinot Noir dominant nose shows off cherry and red fruit intermingling with savoury biscuit and wafer, bread crust, beeswax, lemon shortbread, easy brine and a little honeysuckle. A little coarse mousse, with breadth from the red fruit dominance, leading into a tight and fine finish. Acidity is quite piercing through a long, chalky dry finish. Excellent match for meatier seafood or even a three-cheese toastie.
RRP: $40 (AU)
Alc: 12%
Rating: 92/100
Wine sample courtesy of Nautilus Estate Wines
