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Clive Jones
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Clive Jones came into wine through Charles Sturt University and a first professional chapter in industrial chemistry. That pairing gave his work a technical base from the start: measured decision-making, process discipline, and attention to detail that carry into the cellar. Since 1998, Jones has held the role of General Manager / winemaker at Nautilus Estate, where that training continues to shape the way he works.
Coming Up
Training at Charles Sturt University followed by work as an industrial chemist gave Jones a practical and analytical framework before he entered wine. At Nautilus Estate, that background shows in the pace and precision of the work: decisions are handled with discipline, and the house style has developed under a steady hand. Since 1998, Jones has served as General Manager / winemaker there, with his name closely tied to the estate’s direction.
Where They Are Now
At Nautilus Estate in Marlborough, Jones’s winemaking centers on Pinot Noir and other varietals. The style is controlled rather than showy, built on timing, restraint, and the judgement to step in only when the wine needs it. At the estate, Chardonnay has been shaped through low yields, wild ferments, and minimal malolactic fermentation. Under Jones, those choices have pushed the wine toward greater complexity and a more elegant profile, with technique doing the work rather than excess intervention. The same approach applies to Nautilus Pinot Noir, the estate’s best-known wine and a Marlborough benchmark. Jones’s career is marked by continuity. Charles Sturt University provided the academic base, industrial chemistry added rigour, six years in Auckland formed another stage, and Marlborough became the long-term home of his work. In a trade that often rewards movement, his path has been defined by consistency and a sustained focus on house style.
Honors
None are listed.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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Where did Clive Jones train or study?
Clive Jones trained at Charles Sturt University.
What is Clive Jones known for?
Pinot Noir and other varietals at Nautilus Estate.
