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 slowed cooked. This recipe is guaranteed to be a hit with your guests. 6 shallots – peel and diced4 cloves garlic – finely diced1 medium carrot…
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Category Archives: Marlborough
A Delicious Dinner for Those Cold Nights
Tags: Beef cheeks, Kelly Gibney, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, winter desserts, winter food
A Charming Trio
Nautilus has been at the vanguard of Pinot Noir winemaking in Marlborough for over twenty four years, since crafting its first Pinot Noir in 1997. Early plantings of Dijon clones and experimenting with single clone/single site trials led to a rapid appreciation of the potential for this variety in the region. Each year we release a limited pack to share with our costumers, this year…
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Tags: clive jones, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, Vineyards, Vintage, wines
Cooking for Mum?
These gluten free chocolate waffles are an unashamedly decadent way to start the day. Perfect for a brunch with friends or loved ones. Matches perfectly to the Nautilus Vintage Rosé! GF Chocolate Waffles with vanilla mascarponeMakes 6-8 400gram mascarpone 2 teaspoons good quality vanilla essence 2 tablespoons maple syrup Waffles 1 ½ cups tapioca flour 1 ½ cups almond meal ½ cup dark cocoa ¾…
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Three Decades of Nautilus Chardonnay
The story of Nautilus Chardonnay begins in 1989 when the first wine was made from what is now our own Nautilus Renwick vineyard (you know the classic story – we liked the wine so much, we had to buy the vineyard). This vineyard has remained the cornerstone vineyard for our Chardonnay programme ever since. Throughout the ’90s, Chardonnay grew to be a significant and successful part of the Nautilus…
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Tags: Chardonnay, clive jones, Marlborough, new zealand, Vineyards, Vintage, wine, winemaking
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.…
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Tags: Kelly Gibney, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, Recipes, wines, winter food
Vintage Report 2020
A few cool nights in early spring had us concerned about potential frost damage but none eventuated and a settled period during flowering resulted in a solid crop being set. Rains in November & December kept the soil moisture levels up and while January and February were warm and dry, we had sufficient water to get through the season. We began harvest on the 20th…
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Tags: harvest, Marlborough, New Zealand Wine, Vintage 2020
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…
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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…
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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…
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Tags: brunch, mother's day, vintage rose