The beautiful and mysterious Paper Nautilus is rarely seen in the open ocean but occasionally their shells wash up on secluded beaches around the Marlborough Sounds. With its paper-like shells, its delicate geometry and feather-weight texture, this distant cousin of the Nautilus in our logo has become the inspiration for a new direction of Sauvignon Blanc winemaking for the Nautilus team. 35 years’ experience has…
» Read more
Author Archives: Claudia Yanez
The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Release
A Delicious Winter Treat
Author, home cook, and all-round lovely person Kelly Gibney has created this warming family meal to match our delicious Pinot Noirs. Perfect to share with friends and family on a chilly winter night. Asian spiced lamb shoulder with rice noodles & quick pickled cucumber Serves 6 Deeply warming and beautifully spiced, this succulent lamb shoulder is paired with thick rice noodles and the bright flavours of pickled cucumbers.…
» Read more
Tags: Kelly Gibney, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, Recipes, wines, winter food
The spring menu
Kelly Gibney has created two delicious, nutritious and fresh recipes to complement our new released wines. Crunchy fish tacos with zesty yoghurt, lime & chive sauce These are an absolute crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a relaxed family meal or a fun dinner with friends. The flavours are more zesty than spicy, making it a perfect match for Nautilus sauvignon blanc. Serves 4 Make 8-10 regular sized…
» Read more
Tags: Kelly Gibney, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, wine
Mid-Winter Party!
Forget the winter blues, it’s time to gather with friends and family and enjoy big, flavoursome dishes, created by Kelly Gibney! Beef cheeks with creamy goat cheese polenta and charred broccolini Serves 4 This rich and warming winter dish is great for dinner parties as the meat can be made in advance. Beef cheek becomes incredibly tender and flavoursome when slow-cooked. This recipe is guaranteed…
» Read more
Tags: Kelly Gibney, Nautilus Chardonnay, Nautilus Pinot Noir, winter, winter food
Brunch for Mum
Kick off Mother’s Day with a wonderful brunch filled with delicious sweet and savory dishes created by the talented Kelly Gibney. They are perfect accompanied by a delicious glass of Nautilus Vintage Rosé. Pea and Leek Quiche Serves 4 Quick to put together and incredibly tasty, a quiche is a wonderful dish for a shared brunch. A green salad is the perfect pairing for this. 1…
» Read more
Tags: brunch, mother's day, vintage rose
A Vintage Spread
Vintage is one of the busiest times of the year at Nautilus. With that in mind, Kelly Gibney has created a delicious feast to sustain our winemakers and their crew through vintage and to relax at the end. Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwiches Makes enough filling for 6 or more large sandwiches A classic sandwich filling that will satisfy hunger in a big way. Load it up with…
» Read more
Tags: harvest, Marlborough, Marlborough food, Vintage 2019, vintage meals
The Big Day
Make it a Christmas Day to remember with something for everyone, Kelly Gibney has created a delicious Christmas menu matched to our Nautilus wines. Halloumi, corn and radish salad with herb dressing Serves 6 as a side This salad is full of all the bright and fresh flavours of summer! It’s a fabulous match for the Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2 cobs sweet corn – outer…
» Read more
Tags: Christmas food, christmas table, wine and food matches
The Spring Table
The bold flavours and fresh feel of this collection of recipes created by Kelly Gibney and styled by Città stylist Sam van Kan are a wonderful match for the trio of Nautilus Estate aromatics. Ideal to share with friends as the weather warms up.Serve these delicious dips with rustic crackers, fresh sourdough and plenty of raw vegetables. Roasted carrot & miso dip 4 medium carrots – trimmed and peeled…
» Read more
Tags: Citta, Kelly Gibney, Spring, wine matching