Jules Taylor Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand

A splash of Marlborough sunshine meets a touch of elegance in the 2022 Jules Taylor Pinot Gris, a wine that bursts with ripe stonefruit and citrus vibrancy while carrying a silky, textural depth. Crafted from select parcels across the Taylor Pass and Lower Wairau vineyards, this Pinot Gris shows just how beautifully Marlborough’s diverse sites can come together in the hands of a skilled winemaker.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris
• Alcohol: 13.61% ABV
• Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/L
• Total Acidity (TA): 5.88 g/L
• pH: 3.47
• Harvest Date: 16–26 March 2022
• Vineyards: 56% Taylor Pass, 44% Lower Wairau
• Cellaring Potential: Drink now or cellar up to 5 years
• Winemaker & Owner: Jules Taylor

Sensory Description:

This Pinot Gris opens with an expressive nose of peach, nectarine, melon, and mandarin, lifted by notes of honey, nougat, and floral tones. The palate is dry, elegant, and concentrated, brimming with ripe tropical and citrus fruits layered over stonefruit, framed by a deliciously creamy texture from wild fermentation and lees stirring. A long, smooth finish completes the experience, leaving a lingering vibrancy.

Awards & Accolades:

• Bronze Medal – 2022 Vintage, 2023 The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2022 vintage): “Bright, even, pale straw yellow. The nose is intense with elegance, packed with ripe pear, apple, melon, white floral, and spice. Medium-full bodied, with aromas of ripe pear, apple, and melon entwined with lily, pear blossom, and white spice. A creamy mouthfeel flows alongside fine-textured phenolics; juicy acidity provides a balanced and moreish finish. This is a juicy Pinot Gris with orchard fruit, melon, floral nuances, a creamy palate, and a moreish finish. Match with spicy Asia fare over the next 2-3 years.”

Winemaker's Background:

Founded by Marlborough-born Jules Taylor, the winery is dedicated to honest, fruit-driven wines that reflect the region’s character. With decades of experience and international influence, Jules crafts wines that are vibrant, approachable, and deeply expressive of their terroir. Jules Taylor Wines remains proudly independent, with Jules herself leading both ownership and winemaking.

Serving Suggestions:

Perfect alongside Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, this Pinot Gris shines with pork belly spring rolls, a fragrant pho, or freshly seared scallops in garlic and butter. Best served chilled at 8–10°C to highlight its refreshing fruit core and creamy elegance.

In every glass, the 2022 Jules Taylor Pinot Gris celebrates Marlborough’s ability to craft whites of both freshness and texture. Balanced, expressive, and joyfully drinkable, this is a wine that brings refinement to the table while remaining effortlessly inviting.