Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Grapefruit zest, lemon peel, crushed thyme, and white peach rise from the glass with vibrant aromatic intensity. Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2025 reflects a carefully assembled blend from several of Marlborough’s most expressive growing areas, each harvested individually at peak flavour ripeness before cool fermentation in stainless steel. It embodies Jules Taylor’s long-standing commitment to capturing the region’s purity, energy, and unmistakable varietal character.

Product Details:

• Owner & Winemaker: Jules Taylor
• Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Vineyard Source: Taylor Pass, Lower Wairau, Hawkesbury, and Awatere vineyard parcels
• Harvest Period: 17 March to 6 April 2025
• Fermentation: Cool fermentation in stainless steel with selected aromatic yeasts
• Lees Ageing: Brief contact on fine lees before racking
• Stabilisation: Cold stabilised
• Filtration: Filtered before bottling
• Bottling: Screwcap closure
• pH: 3.21
• TA: 6.9 g/L
• Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/L
• ABV: 13.31%

Sensory Description:

This vintage opens with bright grapefruit, lemon zest, passionfruit, and crushed herbs, layered with hints of elderflower and ripe white peach. The palate is dry and intensely flavoured, combining citrus fruit, tropical notes, and fresh basil-like herbal nuances with a distinctive saline edge. Bright acidity and a lightly pithy texture provide structure and persistence, carrying the wine through a long, mouthwatering finish that showcases Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most energetic and expressive.

Awards & Accolades:

• Score: Cameron Douglas M.S. 95 Points, 2024
• Score: Wine Orbit, Sam Kim 95 Points, 2024
• Score: Wine Enthusiast 93 Points Best Buy, 2024

Winemaker’s Background:

Jules Taylor Wines was founded by Marlborough winemaker Jules Taylor, whose career has been closely linked with the development of New Zealand’s modern wine industry. After years of experience crafting some of the region’s most recognised wines, she established her own label to focus on small-batch wines that express both site and vintage. The winery works with carefully selected growers across Marlborough, allowing each vineyard parcel to contribute its own character while maintaining a house style defined by purity, balance, and precision.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in a medium-sized white wine glass to emphasise aromatic lift and freshness. Pair with fresh oysters, grilled snapper, herb-crusted seafood, goat cheese, summer salads, or sourdough with olive oil and dukkah.