Nautilus Pinot Noir 2012
Raspberry, persimmon and pine boughs make for an inviting nose and when they express themselves on the palate as smooth and supple. For all its alluring fruit there is an engaging woodsy scent that leaves the finish bright and refreshing. An uplifting mouthful of Pinot Noir as one only finds from New Zealand’s Marlborough. 14%
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, December 2012
Food Pairings
Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...