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Nautilus Chardonnay 2013 Wine Review

Nautilus Chardonnay 2013

Nautilus Chardonnay 2013

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $27.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Nautilus

Agent: Negociants International

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Butterscotch and toasty oak with attractive golden apple and pear. Buttery and full-bodied and delicious. Finishes with toasty oak and smoke. Pair with grilled chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: steamed mussels, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, chicken cordon bleu.

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This Nautilus Chardonnay 2013 was reviewed on January 26, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Melanie Aubert rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is a very yummy Marlborough chardonnay. It's colour is very light but don't let that fool you. This is a medium-yellow bodied white with buttery, toasty aromas as well as green apple, baking spice, nuttiness, aricot and caramel. I love that Marlborough minerality that hits you on the palate, followed by green apple, apricot, grapefruit and passion fruit. The texture is somewhat creamy despite good mouthwatering acidity. I paired this beautiful wine with an apple and squash pork roast and it was amazing!
The Chardonnay grapes for this wine are grown on selected sites in the cool climate of Marlborough. Grapes are hand-picked and whole bunch pressed for the freshest and most delicately flavoured juice. Barrel fermentation and lees stirring add creaminess and texture. Lots of tropical fruit notes on the finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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