Opawa is a beautifully balanced Marlborough Pinot Noir. Meaning 'Smokey River' in Maori, Opawa is named after the vineyard in which the Nautilus Winery is situated. The Opawa River formed the gravel soils that make up the Marlborough Winegrowing heartland which includes the Nautilus Opawa Vineyard and lead to the ripe, juicy structure of this wine. Building on Nautilus. reputation as one of the region's most respected producers of Pinot Noir, and its specialized Pinot Noir winemaking facility, Opawa meets a demand for a top-quality, mid-priced pinot

Appearance: Light crimson red in colour.

Nose: Attractive notes of ripe plums and wild strawberries with a hint of cloves and spice.

Palate: Medium-bodied with supple red fruit flavours and soft, fine tannins. This wine has an elegant structure, silky texture and juicy acidity to give freshness, and it closes in a lingering finish.