Nautilus Estate
Nautilus Estate
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Ian Partner
Blenheim, New Zealand15 contributions
Aug 2024 • Business
Very poor, the hostess took an age to take our order and then 3 out of the 4 times she visited our table broke off on the way to talk to other people at times going back round the counter to discuss other matters.
Very expensive for what we got.
As a local Pinot noir grower trying to extol the quality of the local wine I was embarrassed when the Pinot noir tasting we were offered wasn't given time to breathe and this was reflected in the taste.
Nearby are some excellent cellar doors so I was truly surprised how this could be so crap on every level.
Very expensive for what we got.
As a local Pinot noir grower trying to extol the quality of the local wine I was embarrassed when the Pinot noir tasting we were offered wasn't given time to breathe and this was reflected in the taste.
Nearby are some excellent cellar doors so I was truly surprised how this could be so crap on every level.
Written September 20, 2024
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Wesley Woodborne
9 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This was a highly recommended visit for our (self directed) wine tour and stop No.1 for the day. We had a booking for 7ppl @ 10:30am. We arrived on time, we walked in and met by two staff who seemed surprised or confused as to why we were there. We informed them we had a booking (which had been confirmed) and told that “ we could put some tables together or sit outside”. This isn’t an issue but it was clear that either there had either been no communication from booking to floor staff or possibly had the booking missed entirely but it was the attempt of “giving us an option of seating” and then seeming annoyed when we chose to sit outside.
The wine was lovely, but the service was disjointed. 4 of the group had one wine tasting package and 3 had another. We sat in our perspective groups at the same table to help keep it consistent. Numerous times tastings would be poured, but only half of us would get a tasting and then would need to remind our server we all were having the same wine, it all felt very disjointed and even with a booking felt as though we surprised the staff with our attendance.
The wine was lovely, but the service was disjointed. 4 of the group had one wine tasting package and 3 had another. We sat in our perspective groups at the same table to help keep it consistent. Numerous times tastings would be poured, but only half of us would get a tasting and then would need to remind our server we all were having the same wine, it all felt very disjointed and even with a booking felt as though we surprised the staff with our attendance.
Written December 3, 2022
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Kathy
565 contributions
Feb 2020
This was one of several cellar doors we visited while biking the Marlborough Wine Trail. The wine tasting was very enjoyable and the outdoor seating was lovely. The nautilus shells on display inside were a nice touch.
Written May 11, 2020
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David S
17 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We caught them at a low point I think. No cheese board available despite sign outside. Woman who served wines got the wrong wines twice, gave us virtually no information and was clearly struggling to cope with the (5) customers. Borderline rude on occasions and not interested in making us feel welcome! Small tasting room nowhere near as comfy or relaxing as many others. Decent Sauvignon but out of the six tastings so far this week this was by far the least enjoyable.
Written April 18, 2023
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evets1232016
Sydney, Australia426 contributions
Feb 2023
We were here as part of a small group wine-tasting day trip. The quality of the wines was at least as good as any other winery we visited on the day. They had an Albarino, not something we encountered elsewhere. The lady who led us through the tasting was very generous with her pours, and with her insights into the Marlborough wine industry. Highly recommended.
Written February 19, 2023
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T-Fia
West Coast, Sweden164 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
As my daughter works with wines here in New Zealand, Nautilus was her no 1 to visit in the region. We've been to many wineries and tastings in the country before, but the reception here shocked us. I don't know if it was because we were wearing casual clothing, but we were served by the rudest, most mocking lady ever. She gave us a lackluster and grumpy presentation of the wines. Further, when she misinterpreted us as wanting to try a sample of a wine by the glass, she proceeded to remove a wine from the tasting that we paid for.
When we arrived, before even greeting us, she loudly commented on the colour of my skin, not in a caring nor sympathetic way. (Could be that I got a little too much sun on my pale skin.)
When my daughter went to the car ahead of me and I got up to go pay, they came out thinking we were going to do a runner. This all gave us such a strange feeling, that made us wish that we had never come. They get two stars from me just for nice wines.
My daughter, whom works in the service industry, is so upset and shocked and has never seen anything like this before. Especially not from an establishment with this reputation and prestige.
Written February 5, 2024
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JasonandKatieC
Wellington, New Zealand61 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We visited during harvest while under covid restrictions. This was one of a very few cellar doors open and we had one of the wine makers take us through the tasting. Despite bring short staffed they were attentive and the wine was fantastic
Written April 29, 2022
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JEBLLB
coventry226 contributions
Nov 2022
This was the first stop on our guided tour of four vineyards. We were greeted in a friendly manner and the samples we tried were fairly generous. The selection was quite a surprise as we were not previously aware of the range of wines produced in the region. A good start to an interesting morning.
Written January 28, 2023
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HJ
Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Business
Very beautiful place and active wine tasting. The owner explained their wine making process, walked through few buildings. We tasted wine from barrel and stainless steel tanks. It was very exciting wine tour. I really enjoyed it.
Written July 14, 2024
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Bill D
Auckland, New Zealand342 contributions
Jun 2021
Put Nautilus high on your Winery Tour list.
We were on route from from Picton to Nelson when our friends took us to this delightful winery. Yes it is small but everything is excellent.
I suggest their tasting cheese platters although they are only snack size it is the best way to sample wines.
We were on route from from Picton to Nelson when our friends took us to this delightful winery. Yes it is small but everything is excellent.
I suggest their tasting cheese platters although they are only snack size it is the best way to sample wines.
Written June 20, 2021
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