{"product_id":"nautilus-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-2021-750ml","title":"Nautilus - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoil composition: Stony\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: Cane-pruned\u003cbr\u003eVines\/acre: 880\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Northern\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: April\u003cbr\u003eFirst vintage of this wine: 1985\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 330,000\u003cbr\u003eAverage Wine Age: 20\u003cbr\u003eCertified Vineyards: All vineyards certified under Sustainable winegrowing\u003cbr\u003eNew Zealand\u003cbr\u003eCertified Organizations: New Zealand Winegrowers\u003cbr\u003eSustainability Certification: SWNZ\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 21 days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 55 °F\u003cbr\u003eMaceration technique: Sur-Lie Aging\u003cbr\u003eFining agent: Vegan\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 5 months\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 91 mg\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.05\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 3.95 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 6.9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eDry extract: 22.6 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eNautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eThe natural beauty of the Nautilus shell has inspired our expressive, balanced, precisely crafted\u003cbr\u003ewines since 1985, the early days of Marlborough winegrowing. Back then there were only 80 NZ\u003cbr\u003ewineries. Today there are nearly 700. Yet we remain small, family-owned, and committed to the\u003cbr\u003estunningly beautiful Marlborough region.\u003cbr\u003eNautilus Sauvignon is sourced from free-draining stony soils, giving low cropping, low vigour,\u003cbr\u003eearly ripening vines, great flavour development every year and serious, age-worthy wines. A\u003cbr\u003eblend of sites adds layers of complexity.\u003cbr\u003eGrapes were machine-harvested at night then fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel\u003cbr\u003eto give fresh aromas. Some of the fermentations were started with non-saccharomyces yeasts\u003cbr\u003efor texture and complexity, with the remainder using aromatic yeasts giving aromatic intensity.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine was kept on lees for five months providing creaminess and integrated flavours.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eNautilus Estate produces serious Sauvignon Blanc, with site selection offering complex and age-\u003cbr\u003eworthy wines. Low yields give intense flavors and palate length, and lees-aging contributes\u003cbr\u003ecreamy palate weight.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003eThe high acidity and fresh flavors pair well with a wide range of seafood and vegetarian dishes.\u003cbr\u003eThe flavor intensity can stand up to some chilli and the herb notes in the wine compliment Thai\u003cbr\u003eingredients such as basil or lemongrass.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TAP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: Hill-Smith Family\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Clive Jones\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 173\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1985\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 330,000 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Marlborough\u003cbr\u003eCountry: New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nautilus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975808684256,"sku":"106340","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/Nautilus_NV_SauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1747945696","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/nautilus-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-2021-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}