Nautilus Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Nautilus Estate, a renowned winery located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The grapes for this wine are sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Southern Valleys sub-region, known for its unique soil and climate conditions that impart distinctive flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques such as hand-picking, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the complexity and depth of the wine. The resulting wine is a classic example of Marlborough Pinot Noir, with a rich and elegant palate of dark cherry, plum, and spice notes, balanced by a silky texture and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Nautilus Pinot Noir is a pleasing and elegant red wine with aromas of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of earthiness.On the palate, this wine offers soft tannins, good balance, and a bright acidity. The finish is smooth and lingering. This is a great wine to pair with grilled salmon dishes or lighter red meat dishes. Enjoy now or over the next few years.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Nautilus
Region: Marlborough
Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines.
Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.