If you’re anything like the team here at Nautilus, the arrival of December means you’re looking forward to a hard-earned festive break. Obviously our favourite thing about the season is a multitude of excuses to pop the cork on a bottle of Nautilus Brut NV, but there’s more to Christmas than perfect bubbly… here are a few of the things we’re looking forward to about…
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Yearly Archives: 2017
The More the Merrier
Kelly Gibney suggests three simple and special Christmas recipes matched with three beautiful Nautilus wines to take the stress out of seasonal entertaining. Halloumi, zucchini & mint fritters w/ harissa yoghurt Makes 20 small fritters These tempting little fritters are the perfect pre-meal bite to serve to your guests. Partner with the Nautilus Cuvee Brut NV 4 medium zucchini 180 grams halloumi – grated ½…
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Tags: Christmas, Christmas food, Christmas treats
Deck the Halls
The best hosts plan ahead, get prepared for the entertaining season with tips from Città Stylist Sam van Kan on how to create an Instagram worthy dining display to delight friends and family with this Christmas. 2. Go green We love to incorporate greenery into a dining display, especially when there are so many beautiful blooms to forage for at this time of year!…
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Tags: christmas table, lifestyle, styling
Simplicity Reigns
6 tips for picnic perfection from Città Daylight savings and bright spring weather has us dreaming of lazy summer afternoons, with good food, wine and great company. Enhance these delicious flavours in the fresh air and sunshine by preparing the ultimate summer picnic. Prepare for picnic season with tips from Città Stylist Sam van Kan on creating a luxurious spread for you, friends and family.…
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Tags: lifestyle, Marlbrough, picnic
Lunch on the Lawn
Blossoms, bees and bubbles are an ideal way to celebrate the arrival of warmer days, Kelly Gibney offers two divine recipes – the perfect match for a glass of Nautilus Vintage Rose on a spring afternoon. The Ultimate Picnic Salad Serves 4 generously This salad is very loosely inspired by a classic niscoise salad. It’s so full of delicious ingredients it can be all you…
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An Exquisite Rose
Fantastic sparkling wine has always been an important part of our winemaking at Nautilus Estate, winning many awards and trophies. Making sparkling wines is a more complex process than traditional still wines but one that we have learned a lot about over the years. One of the distinguishing characteristics of our renowned Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough Brut NV is that it is a Pinot Noir dominant…
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Tags: Rose
View From the Top
We began making Nautilus Marlborough Chardonnay in 1989 buying grapes from a vineyard in Renwick. The fruit held such promise we bought the vineyard shortly afterward. Despite this early potential, it was undoubtedly a challenging beginning for Chardonnay in our portfolio. We struggled with inferior clonal selection, high yields and faulty corks – you name it. So in the late 90’s we decided to…
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Tags: Chardonnay, clive jones, Marlborough, renwick, Vineyards, Vintage, winemaking, wines
A Perfect Platter
The expression ‘you eat with your eyes first’ is certainly true when creating the ultimate platter. Our friends at Città share their tips on how to curate a cheese platter feast, together with our perfect wine pairings. 1. Perfect pairings First thing’s first, choose your cheese and wine pairings carefully so the flavours work together in perfect harmony. Luckily in New Zealand, we have artisans…
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Tags: cheese, Marlborough, wines
Winter’s Bounty
You may associate cold days with rich, heavy food, but Kelly Gibney shows us a brilliant way with winter veges that brings the warmth without the weightiness. The flavoursome richness of this dish plays beautifully with Nautilus Chardonnay. The cauliflower rice ensures it doesn’t feel too too heavy. A great meal to take you from winter through to spring. Serve with whatever vegetables takes your…
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Tags: Chardonnay, Marlborough, wines, winter food
Vintage Report 2017
There is no doubt that 2017 was a year where we had to push things to the limits to make the best possible wines, and the experience of the crew really paid off. In a good year anyone can make good wines, however the more challenging years can be just as rewarding for a quality-focused producer and we are very proud of the wines we…
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Tags: Marlborough, New Zealand wines, Vintage, wines