Wine: Nautilus 2023 Albarino, Marlborough $30
Why I chose it:
- Exciting new (to New Zealand) grape variety with a great future in this part of the world
- Nautilus makes my favourite Albarino
- Great summer wine – crisp, refreshing with mouth-watering acidity
What does it taste like?
- A delicious albarino with classic citrus/mandarin/orange flavours. A kiss of sweetness is perfectly balanced by fruity, mouthwatering acidity that leaves a refreshing finish. Memorable wine that makes perfect summer drinking.
Why it’s a bargain:
- High quality wine at a reasonable price
Where can you buy it?
- Wine Freedom, Otago $24.99; Whiskeyonline, Auckland $25.99; Society Liquor, Wellington $25.99
- More likely to find it at fine wine stores rather than on supermarket shelves
Food match?
- Most seafood, my favourite is scampi seared on the BBQ
Will it keep?
- Drink it up
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