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Distinguished by a winemaking approach that incorporates wild ferments, barrel aging, and lees stirring, this expression earned a Silver Outstanding medal at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition for its 2016 vintage — a testament to the complexity Jules Taylor coaxes from this often-underestimated grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 13.5%  |  Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand  |  Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris  |  Winery: Jules Taylor Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJules Taylor Wines is based in Marlborough, New Zealand's most celebrated wine region. Winemaker Jules Taylor sources her Pinot Gris from three distinct clones — 2\/15, 457, and 52B — with 78% of the fruit drawn from the Meadowbank vineyard in the Taylor Pass sub-region and the remaining 22% from the Waihopai Valley. While the majority of the juice is pressed, settled in stainless steel tank, and fermented with selected yeast strains, a portion undergoes traditional wild fermentation alongside barrel aging and lees stirring. This layered winemaking protocol — which also includes full malolactic fermentation across parts of the blend — builds richness and textural weight rarely found in standard Pinot Gris bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe pear and white peach lead, followed by delicate floral and citrus blossom notes. Underneath, a subtle thread of caramelised macadamia and nutty spice emerges as the wine opens in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is silky and immediately fruit-forward, with succulent layers of stone fruit and citrus spreading across the mid-palate. As it develops, hints of caramelised nut and baking spice add depth, while a wet-stone minerality keeps everything grounded. The texture is notably viscous for a Pinot Gris, a direct result of the lees work and partial barrel treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in length with lifted acidity that cleanses the palate and prevents the richness from becoming heavy. Lingering impressions of ripe pear, lemon zest, and a faint buttery quality carry through to the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Jules Taylor Pinot Gris\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled between 8–10°C (46–50°F) to let the textural complexity and stone fruit aromatics express themselves fully. A wide-bowled white wine glass helps concentrate the floral top notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperitif pour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lifted acidity and fragrant pear notes make it an ideal standalone glass before a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeafood pairing wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its minerality and balanced weight complement pan-seared scallops, prawn linguine, or ceviche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpritzer base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topped with sparkling water and a twist of lemon, it holds its stone fruit character while becoming a refreshing warm-weather drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing a wine-curious friend to complex Pinot Gris beyond entry-level examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a spring or summer seafood dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a New Zealand wine enthusiast exploring Marlborough beyond Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a varied white wine collection with a textural, food-friendly option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Jules Taylor Pinot Gris taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers silky layers of ripe pear and stone fruit supported by citrus, caramelised macadamia, and baking spice, with a viscous mouthfeel balanced by bright, lifted acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Jules Taylor Pinot Gris compare to Greywacke Pinot Gris?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are premium Marlborough Pinot Gris expressions, but Jules Taylor leans into lees-stirred texture and partial barrel aging for a rounder, more buttery profile, while Greywacke — also made with extended lees contact — tends toward a tighter, more mineral-driven style. The two sit in a similar quality tier and are often compared among Marlborough's top Pinot Gris bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jules Taylor Pinot Gris good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — the wine's fragrant aromatics, layered fruit, and balanced acidity make it a satisfying standalone glass, though it also shines alongside food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Jules Taylor Pinot Gris made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made by Jules Taylor Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand, using fruit primarily from the Meadowbank vineyard in the Taylor Pass sub-region and supplemented by grapes from the Waihopai Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Jules Taylor Pinot Gris?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan-seared scallops benefit from the wine's buttery texture; Thai green curry echoes its stone fruit and spice; roast chicken with lemon complements the citrus acidity; aged semi-soft cheeses like Gruyère match its richness; and fresh pear and walnut salad mirrors its core fruit and nutty undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Jules Taylor Pinot Gris come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle, the most widely available format for this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jules Taylor Pinot Gris worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions comfortably in the mid-premium tier for New Zealand Pinot Gris, offering winemaking complexity — wild ferments, barrel aging, lees stirring — that goes well beyond what most similarly priced examples deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Jules Taylor Pinot Gris?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this bottling from the crowded field of New Zealand Pinot Gris is the winemaking ambition behind it. The combination of three distinct Pinot Gris clones, multi-site sourcing from Taylor Pass and Waihopai Valley, and a production regimen that includes wild fermentation, barrel aging, full malolactic conversion, and extended lees contact builds a wine of genuine depth. Its Silver Outstanding medal at the IWSC confirms that the complexity is not accidental. 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The 2024 vintage earned 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e and 95 points from Cameron Douglas MS, placing it firmly among Marlborough's top-tier expressions — a reflection of winemaker Jules Taylor's deliberate focus on elevated, peripheral vineyard sites rather than the region's more commonly sourced valley floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 13.5%  |  Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand  |  Style: Dry White, 100% Sauvignon Blanc  |  Producer: Jules Taylor Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJules Taylor founded her eponymous label after years as the head winemaker at Kim Crawford, where she built a reputation for consistently earning 90-plus scores from major critics. Her own project sources fruit from four distinct Marlborough sub-regions — Taylor Pass, Lower Wairau, Hawkesbury, and Awatere — deliberately avoiding the main Wairau Valley floor to achieve greater aromatic complexity and structural tension. The juice is pressed directly into stainless steel tanks for cold settling, then inoculated with aromatic yeast strains and fermented at cool temperatures to preserve varietal intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with explosive passionfruit and grapefruit, followed by layers of lime zest, lemon peel, and fresh-cut grass. Underneath the tropical punch sit more restrained notes of snow pea, dried herbs, and green pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is crisp and dry, with ripe passionfruit and citrus flavors hitting immediately. Mid-palate, the wine reveals a textural complexity — a lick of wet stones and saline minerality that balances the fruit's exuberance. Peach and green pear notes emerge as the wine opens, adding dimension to what could otherwise be a purely tropical profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and refreshing, with lingering grapefruit pith and a clean mineral thread. A subtle herbal edge persists alongside gooseberry and lime flower, keeping the finish vibrant rather than fading quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Jules Taylor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows its full aromatic range served well chilled, around 7–10°C, in a standard white wine glass that allows the aromatics to concentrate. 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The overall impression is powerful and aromatic but structurally dry, not sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Jules Taylor compare to Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Taylor herself was the former winemaker at Kim Crawford before launching her own label, and her wine draws from more selective, elevated vineyard sites across four Marlborough sub-regions rather than broader valley floor sourcing. Critics and consumers regularly describe Jules Taylor as a step above Kim Crawford in complexity, with the Jules Taylor bottling earning 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e for the 2024 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jules Taylor good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — the wine's aromatic intensity and dry, mineral-driven palate make it highly enjoyable served chilled without food, particularly for drinkers who appreciate vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with structure beyond simple fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by Jules Taylor Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island, using fruit sourced from the Taylor Pass, Lower Wairau, Hawkesbury, and Awatere sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh oysters and shellfish work naturally with the wine's saline minerality. Green Thai curry complements the herbal and tropical notes. Goat cheese salads echo the tangy acidity. Ceviche mirrors the citrus intensity. Grilled white fish with herb butter bridges the wine's herbaceous and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, sitting above mass-market labels like Kim Crawford and Oyster Bay but below single-vineyard bottlings from producers like Cloudy Bay Te Koko. Consistent 90-plus-point scores across multiple vintages from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e support its value at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Jules Taylor?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strongest case for this wine starts with provenance: fruit from four peripheral Marlborough sub-regions — Taylor Pass, Lower Wairau, Hawkesbury, and Awatere — rather than the heavily planted main valley floor. That deliberate vineyard selection, combined with Jules Taylor's track record as the winemaker who built Kim Crawford's critical reputation, results in a Sauvignon Blanc that consistently outperforms its price bracket. The 2024 vintage's 95-point score from Cameron Douglas MS and 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e confirm this isn't simply riding a brand story — the wine delivers measurable quality vintage after vintage. 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The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-harvested and de-stemmed into small open-top fermenters, where they undergo a 5–10 day cold soak with a small percentage of whole bunches included—a deliberate technique designed to accentuate delicate perfumed aromas and bright colour in the finished wine. Fermentation proceeds with indigenous wild yeasts, the cap is managed by hand plunging, and the wine is then pressed into French oak barrels where it completes full malolactic fermentation before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with intense ripe cherry and boysenberry, followed by darker tones of chocolate and a subtle earthy spiciness. 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It tapers cleanly, leaving a balanced impression of fruit purity and oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Jules Taylor Pinot Noir\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is appealing neat at a slight chill—around 14–16°C—where its aromatic lift and bright acidity come into full focus. It also works well as a versatile red in lighter cocktail and wine-based drink formats. A \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Sangria\u003c\/strong\u003e built with fresh berries and citrus plays to the wine's fruit-forward character. A classic \u003cstrong\u003eKalimotxo\u003c\/strong\u003e (red wine and cola over ice) benefits from the wine's tangy acidity and cherry intensity. 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The overall impression is smooth, medium-bodied, and spice-driven with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Jules Taylor Pinot Noir compare to Spy Valley Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both wines are sourced from Marlborough's Southern Valleys sub-region and sit at a similar price tier, making them natural comparisons. Jules Taylor leans into wild-yeast fermentation and whole-bunch cold soaking for aromatic complexity, while Spy Valley tends toward a slightly more fruit-concentrated, plush style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jules Taylor Pinot Noir good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—its balanced acidity, supple tannins, and layered aromatics make it an inviting standalone glass. 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