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2019 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

SKU #1474816 95 points Bob Campbell

Outer quote mark Delicious sauvignon blanc with a rich, creamy texture and lemongrass, crushed herb, lime zest and subtle oyster shell flavours. A lively, vibrant wine, with a hint of ginger and nut yeast lees characters. Inner quote mark (10/2019)

94 points Sam Kim

Outer quote mark This is powerful yet stylish and beautifully poised, showing Granny Smith apple, white flesh nectarine, jalapeno and lemon pith characters on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent concentration and focus, together with fine texture and bright acidity, finishing impressively long and mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2026. Inner quote mark (11/2019)

93 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Some attractive flowers and grassy elements with fresh limes and grapefruit pith, as well as a very juicy and fleshy array of vibrant, rich and bright melon that delivers a fresh, zesty and intense feel with so much flavor. Drink now. Inner quote mark (10/2019)

91 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Ripe lemon, lime and grapefruit aromas give way to a grassy, fresh herb undertone. The vibrant, zesty palate boasts a creamy texture, a touch of spice and lovely minerality through the lively finish. ('Decanter’s selection of top K&L Wines to try') Inner quote mark (1/2021)

91 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark This wine is a touch salty and flinty to start, which adds character to the notes of lemon-lime, gooseberry, pineapple rind, honeysuckle and green herbs wafting from the glass. A creamy yet chalky texture is woven with juicy fruit and prickly acidity, ending long and citrusy. Spicy Mexican or Thai cuisine has met its match. *Editors' Choice* (CP) Inner quote mark (5/2020)

90 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Lemon curd, Key lime and pear flavors are aromatic and intense, set on a smooth and juicy frame, with pretty details of lemongrass, candied ginger and nectarine. Lingering finish. Drink now. (MW) Inner quote mark (3/2020)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Pungent and grassy, the Nautilus 2019 Sauvignon Blanc layers those elements over a strident base of passion fruit. It's crisp and medium-bodied, lean and refreshing, ending with a bright burst of grapefruit flavor and surprising length. (JC) Inner quote mark (3/2020)

K&L Notes

#6 on Bob Campbells "Marlborough's Top 2019 Sauvignon Blancs"

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2019 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

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By: Thomas Smith | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 5/27/2020 | Send Email

A fantastic example of what I would consider a “classic” Marlborough profile is the 2019 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc. Nautilus is one of the rising stars in Marlborough whose wines have been getting better and better with each vintage, and with the exceptional 2019 vintage, this is certainly their best wine they've ever produced. Full of round passionfruit and ripe pineapple notes, there is a crisp green snap to this and an overall expression that captures everything you’d want from a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and more.

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Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

- One of the best known "international" varieties originally cultivated in France and considered the parent of, with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon's wonderfully distinctive aromatics generate some of wine's most colorful descriptors, among them "cat pee," herbaceous, grassy, citrusy the world over. In France, the apex of Sauvignon Blanc production is the Loire Valley, in the appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, where the terroir expresses itself most beautifully through the grape. Sauvignon Blanc is also the leading white grape varietal in Bordeaux, where it is paired with the fatter, richer Sémillon to varying degrees. Relatively easy to cultivate, though more suited to cool climates, Sauvignon Blanc has made inroads in Europe outside of France, especially in Northeastern Italy's Friuli and Alto Adige, but also on the Slovenian border. These lovely wines are often overshadowed by Sauvignon Blanc's achievements in the New World, namely New Zealand, South Africa and California. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blancs, more conspicuously fruity than most French examples, landed the small island nation on the world wine map in the late-1980s and 1990s. South African Sauvignons are one of the most successful international varieties produced in that country and are often quite elegant and affordable. In California, Robert Mondavi managed to, almost single-handedly, created a market for Sauvignon Blanc by renaming his oak-fermented version Fumé Blanc. While some wineries still use the name, California Sauvignon Blanc has secured its place in the California wine pantheon, particularly those from the Napa Valley. Washington State, Chile and Argentina also have considerable plantings of the grape.

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New Zealand

- New Zealand is an extremely diverse wine-growing nation. The long history of producing wine started in the 1830s with wineries such as Mission Estate (1850) and Te Mata Estate (1896) still producing wine today. The two islands hold a multitude of different growing climates ranging from warmer areas such as Hawke’s Bay to very cool regions such as Waitaki, and Awatere. Most regions are defined as Maritime with the exception being Central Otago that has a moderate Continental climate with the high elevation creating dramatic diurnal swings in temperature. The plethora of grapes grown in New Zealand reflects this diverse microclimate make up. Everything has a place here, Bordeaux varietals and Syrah in Hawke’s Bay, Chardonnay and Pinot in Nelson, Pinot Noir and Riesling in Central Otago , aromatic whites in Waipara and pretty much everything you can imagine in Marlborough. New Zealand is also one of the “greenest” wine producing nations on earth (94% of wine certified sustainable in 2013) with a strong focus on organic and Biodynamic farming.