The 2017 Nautilus Pinot Noir is dark ruby in colour. The complex nose displays dark fruits, earthy notes and a touch of toasty spice. The palate is concentrated and elegant with a fine dense core of tannins and a long savoury finish.
Complex and immediately engaging bouquet with aromas of black currant, raspberry and dark cherry. Baking spices of vanilla and old clove and plenty of toasty French oak. Equally complex on the palate, youthful too with firm young tannins and medium+ acidity. A core of red berry fruits remains persistent, varietal and pure. Long finish. A wine for the cellar, food and sharing from today and through 2029+.
95 points Cameron Douglas MS Sep 2020
A blend of wines from two hillside vineyards in the Southern Valleys. Fermented with 20% whole bunches. Fine-grained pinot noir with plum, dark cherry, violet and dried herb flavours, together with an initial hint of struck-match that quickly dissipates10 SEP 2020 Drink 2020–2027