The Nautilus Albarino is a limited edition estate wine produced from just a 0.7 of a hectare of hand-picked grapes. Albarino was first planted in the Renwick Estate vineyard in 2011 as a way to innovate and introduce new varieties into the Marlborough region
92 –
Slightly reductive bouquet, hint of wet-stone and underripe peach. Crisp and fresh, but seems slightly sugared in the mid-palate. Finishes with a touch of pineapple.
95 –
Attractive pear skin, lemon curd, touch herbal garden aromas and flavours, chalky textures, tangy acidity. Hint of residual sugar?
93 –
Spicy. Tahitian lime. Bright and zippy. Fruity on the close.