Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough, Nautilus Estate, 750 ml
Pure Marlborough: lightness with an exotic kick
- This specimen shows Marlborough's fresh, light and fragrant side.
- Lemongrass, passion fruit and grapefruit on the nose. Exotic and lively on the palate.
- For an aperitif, vegetable quiches and seafood – or simply to satisfy your wanderlust.
Description
Marlborough is truly synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc! THE wine region of New Zealand is known for its abundant sunshine, enchanting landscape and, of course, its flagship wine: Sauvignon Blanc. This example is a fresh, light and fragrant representative. Intense, varietal aromas such as lemongrass, passion fruit and ripe grapefruit on the nose. Lots of exotic fruit on the palate with a lively acidity. An excellent accompaniment to asparagus dishes, Riz Casimir and grilled seafood.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Producer: | Nautilus Estate |
| Origin: | New Zealand / Marlborough |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Baked egli fillets with tartare sauce, Sushi, Sashimi, Ceviche, Goat's cheese, Penne con pesto, Pizza or Flammkuchen, Vegetable cous-cous |
| Volume: | 13.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon blanc can be recognized with your eyes closed. Its typical bouquet is marked by green notes: freshly cut grass, tomato bunches, gooseberry. Citrus fruits, cassis and flint join into the mix. In warmer latitudes it also shows exotic aromas, such as passion fruit. Its acidity is decidedly lively. In all likelihood, it comes from the Loire Valley, where it is vinified in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre in its purest form: varietally, and without timber. In the 18th century, it found its way to Bordeaux. Ambitious producers assemble it there with Sémillon into substantial whites, which are aged in oak barrels. The Sauvignon blanc has been a sensational success in the past 20 years in New Zealand. With its refreshing sweet-and-sour style, winemakers from down under have conquered the world. The rich Sauvignons from Styria and crisp examples of South Tyrol and Friuli are worth mentioning as well. It pairs with anything from the sea. Or do it like they do on the Loire, and enjoy it with goat cheese.
Marlborough
Marlborough - synonymous with world-famous Sauvignon Blancs! New Zealand's largest wine-growing region (over 20,000 hectares) is located in the very north of the South Island, in the centre of New Zealand.
The town of Blenheim forms the heart of the region. Marlborough enjoys an international reputation as a producer of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world, which is also New Zealand's leading variety. Excellent Chardonnays, Rieslings and premium Pinot Noirs are also grown here.
New Zealand
Kia Ora - Welcome to New Zealand!
In the southwestern Pacific Ocean, between Australia and New Caledonia, lies New Zealand, a stunningly beautiful country consisting of two main islands. This island state was first discovered at the end of the 13th century. Aotearoa, or the Land of the Long White Cloud: is what the indigenous people, the Maori, named it. The nation covers a length of some 1,500 km and lies between 34° and 47° southern latitude (compared to our location, this corresponds to Tunis and Paris) and is therefore the world’s southernmost winegrowing country. Its «immediate» neighbours are relatively distant: Australia to the west, Antarctica to the south, with New Caledonia, Tonga and Fiji to the north.
