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THE PAPER NAUTILUS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023

Product Code: 4119
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Wairau Valley
Style: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Nautilus Estate

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

Original price was: $36.99.Current price is: $28.99.

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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023, showcases lively aromas of citrus peel, beeswax, green apples, nutty characters, and restrained mineral notes. The palate features a delightful, intense citrus-based flavour, subtly complemented by oak, and finishes with an elegant textural complexity.

Hand-picked fruit from our Renwick vineyard was chilled overnight before being whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight before racking, including some solids, to a 12-year-old, 3000 L French Oak Cuve. The still cloudy juice was inoculated with a non-saccharomyces yeast (Torulaspora delbrückii) and allowed to ferment between 18 & 22 degrees. After a 30-day fermentation, the wine was matured on yeast lees for 8 months before clarification and bottling in December 2023."

93/100 Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com, Wine Advocate, December 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Full disclosure, I love this cuvée. Oak is so commonly used to express a more complex side of Sauvignon Blanc, but it is so often applied with a heavy hand. In my opinion, the oak is best applied with the desired endgame being an increase in structure, loosening of texture and complexing of character. Here, in this 2023 The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, the large-format oak has done just this. While the fruit is able to express itself fully, the oak contributes a toasty edge to the wine. The acidity is on the lemon spectrum, the fruit speaks of kiwi fruit, feijoa, white strawberries and even a hint of cassis, and everything comes together with class in the end. Recommended."

93/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, September 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Dense and compact with concentrated flavours of citrus, rind, pith and sweet herb which take turns centrestage. Grainy, chewy phenolics add an extra dimension of interest and structure to the dry palate with hints of developing tertiary perfume in the wings. A wine with a lot of power, driven primarily by the vibrant acidity. Young and tight, this is just starting to unfold."

93/100 Tom Kline, WinePilot.com, August 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Subtle toast and lemon butter lead on the nose, followed by layers of nettle, green almond, lemongrass, lemon rind, a hint of green olive brine and green gage plum. It’s savoury, intriguing, and quietly complex. The palate is textural and fulsome, driven by bursts of lemongrass, green apple and lemon peel. Crushed rock minerality adds dimension, while pithy acidity brings structure and line, extending into a long, citrus-charged finish. A distinctive and beguiling expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—characterful, composed and packed with interest."

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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.