ON-331652

Nautilus Chardonnay 2011, Marlborough, South Island

Chardonnay Chardonnay
Marlborough, New Zealand

$26.95 (331652)

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90 pts
5
July 20, 2013

Critic Reviews (3)

Janet Dorozynski Dip WSET, Ph.D.
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Janet Dorozynski Dip WSET, Ph.D.

Although New Zealand is better known for Sauvignon Blanc, many regions also make dynamite Chardonnay. The Nautilus...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is an intense, vibrant style of chardonnay - but also quite rich. The nose is very piquant with a touch of burnt...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A clean, fresh, reductive, lively and inviting chardonnay from Nautilus in Marlborough, with fresh, crisp acids,...

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Community Reviews (2)

Paul Forget
Paul Forget

This wine opened up with aromas of grapefruit, apple, pear, pineapple, vanilla and mineral notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, slightly creamy with flavours of citrus and tree fruit, crisp, refreshing acidity and a long, lively and very pleasant finish. What a lovely cool-climate wine, with a great deal of elegance and finesse. Best Chardonnay I have enjoyed this year by far, strongly recommended

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Dan Trcka
Dan Trcka

The 2011 Nautilus Chardonnay, barrel fermented and aged for 11 months, has intense aromas of ground coffee, pear and quince. It is a medium bodied, extra-dry, integrated wine; it is balanced with crisp acidity, soft tannins and a long, vanilla/oak finish. Sip this wine; drink now – 2020. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 91 pts – recommended based on quality and value. Tasted at International Cool Climate Chardonnay – i4C event July/13.

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