2023 Nautilus Chardonnay

Mid weighted with a gently creamed feel, fresh acidity and a gun flint laced finish.

Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with glimmering green toned edges and a watery hue. Elevated nectarine, bees wax, lemon butter and toast scents rise through the nostrils followed by hints of spicy nougat. Mid weighted and possessing a gently creamed feel, the palate is decorated with nectarine, lemon butter and dried honey characters. Subtle nougat, almond and infusions of gun flint lie underneath. Fresh acidity with a gun flint laced finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews…..
Interesting style in some ways. There’s a lot of struck match character here but there’s also pineapple, butter, citrus and cream. It seems to have a foot in a few camps and so cohesion isn’t its strongest point, but then it’s both mouthwatering and textural and while not necessarily “big”, it does deliver a good amount of flavour. It’s not for everyone. But for what it’s worth, I like it. It’s not bland. And it lingers. Drink 2025-2030.
93 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

This is a rather delightful example of Marlborough Chardonnay. It’s somewhat understated but certainly displays some attractive characters. Opens with that typical stone fruit, nectarine-dominated aroma, with a little bit of roasted cashew, a little minerality, and just a trace of morning brioche. The palate is textured, but there’s a lip-smacking acidity which brings it to life. It was naturally fermented, and it displays layered complexity and excellent fruit concentration. The tight, fine minerality will ensure mid-term, medium-term cellaring. Drink 2025-2030.
93 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com