NAUTILUS PINOT GRIS 2026

Double Gold Medal Winner

Dry and Creamy deliciousness

Product Code: 4445
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Awatere Valley
Style: White
Variety: Pinot Gris
Producer: Nautilus Estate

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Grape: 100% Pinot Gris
Natural: Vegan Friendly

$23.99

Double Gold Medal Winner

Dry and Creamy deliciousness

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Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2026
Gold Medal – The National Wine Awards Aotearoa 2026

There are many commercial styles of Pinot Gris available in NZ, but very few what we’d call ‘serious’, as it is a variety that requires a lot of attention in the vineyard and winery to get the best from it. Long considered as one of Marlborough’s top Gris, the 2026 Nautilus Pinot Gris is serious and delicious, with an extra layer of creamy sophistication and class than most NZ Pinot Gris.

Winery notes (2026 Vintage)
"The 2026 Nautilus Pinot Gris is a pale gold wine with lifted aromas of fresh pear and white flowers, layered with subtle notes of fresh ginger and baking spice. The palate is generous and finely textured, revealing flavours of ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, and a hint of almond. Bright acidity provides freshness and drive, while extended time on lees contributes complexity, weight, and a silky, persistent finish.

This single-vineyard wine is sourced from the Riverbrook Vineyard in the heart of the Wairau Plains, where Nautilus has exclusive access to a small 1.5-hectare block planted to the highly regarded Clone 52 Pinot Gris. This small-bunch clone consistently produces wines with exceptional fruit intensity, concentration, and varietal character. The fruit was machine harvested using a destemming harvester before being gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with an aromatic yeast strain. The winemaking approach was intentionally simple, with the sole aim of preserving and expressing the flavours and aromas developed in the vineyard. A small portion of the blend was fermented in seasoned oak barrels to add texture and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on lees for four months. This traditional technique enhances palate weight and creaminess while helping to integrate flavours, resulting in a wine with greater depth, texture, and balance."

Reviews for the 2025 vintage below…

Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, February 2026 (2025 Vintage)
"A very good wine with core aromas and flavours of fresh green pear and quince, red apple and mineral stony qualities. Dry to just dry with a decent palate squeeze and tension driven by acidity and a very fine fruit tannins. There’s a fine lees complexity and balanced even and nicely lengthy finish. Balanced, well made and tasty with best drinking from day of purchase through 2029."

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Nautilus Estate's dedicated and forward-thinking team of viticulturists and winemakers have a very particular approach to their craft: they carefully blend various fruit parcels to create wines with intricate layers of complexity and put a special emphasis on enhancing their texture and mouthfeel. To achieve this, they are equipped with state-of-the-art, albeit small-scale, winemaking facilities that provide the necessary tools and precision.

While Nautilus wines are certainly enjoyable on their own, their true potential shines when paired with delectable cuisine. Winemaker Clive Jones places a significant emphasis on crafting wines that harmonise seamlessly with food, making it one of Nautilus' core philosophies.

At Nautilus, simplicity is a guiding principle, reflected in a small friendly team. A smaller team size allows each member to be fully engaged in the winemaking process from start to finish. It also affords Clive, the winemaker, the opportunity to dedicate his time to the art of winemaking rather than the management of a large workforce. It's an intentionally hands-on approach!

Excellent winery facilities grant Nautilus Estate the freedom to harvest grapes at their peak ripeness rather than being constrained by logistical considerations. This level of control extends to aspects such as the degree of extraction – the color and flavour – obtained from the grape skins.

Being a family-owned vineyard, they have the privilege of drawing upon generations of experience in the ever-evolving world of wine production. Owner, Robert Hill Smith, represents their fifth generation of family vintners, a lineage underscoring a commitment to a cautious, long-term approach. Changes are only implemented if they enhance the quality of their wines.

Nautilus invites you to savour a relaxed and informal wine tasting experience at their beautifully renovated cellar door tasting bar. Here, Guests have the chance to sample wines from their current selection and fully appreciate the fruits of Nautilus Estate's labours of love.