Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024
- 92
- $24
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This leaps from the glass with a vibrant meld of passionfruit, lemongrass, green pineapple, yellow grapefruit, wet stone and a subtle edge of blackcurrant bud. It holds classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc character, but with precision and clarity rather than a loose ‘fruit salad’ profile. The palate delivers juicy citrus tension and ample texture, echoing the nose: lemon juice and white grapefruit intermingle with passionfruit, lemongrass, green pineapple and blackcurrant, all underpinned by a stony mineral thread through the back. The acidity is bright and pithy, driving freshness and length. Defined, energetic and varietally true—this is a lovely expression with real value at $24.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
