Nautilus Clay Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

This is a single-site, limited release, which comes from the Clay Hills Vineyard in the Southern Valleys in Marlborough. A classy and impressive expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir that opens with a slightly floral, spicy note mingling with a truffly black cherry character on the nose. The palate, with its deep intensity of fruit, is wrapped tightly with a cloak of chalky acid, fine tannins, and well-weighted oak. It’s created a velvety satin-like finish that is most attractive. It will definitely benefit from cellaring, as age will gradually unlock what is an impressive palate.