88
points
Nautilus 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
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$18
Like a fairway-splitting drive in golf, this wine is just what the masses want: It’s full of grapefruit, passion fruit, gooseberry and citrus rind. The acidity, however, is pounding, so the finish might sweat your tongue a bit, thereby yielding a juicy mouthfeel. Overall, it starts well and then fades a bit.
— W.E.
(8/1/2002)
88
points
Nautilus 2007 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
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$25
Made in a bold, fruit-driven style, the 2007 Pinot Noir from Nautilus places black cherry fruit front and center, surrounding it with just enough cola, mushroom and gentle spice to make for pleasing complexity. Acids and tannins are a bit firmer than most Marlborough Pinots, so try pairing it with roast lamb or beef.
— J.C.
(9/1/2009)