Jules Taylor Chardonnay 2023

Founded in 2001 by winemaker Jules Taylor, and co-owned with husband George, Jules Taylor Wines began as a modest venture, producing just 200 cases, but it has grown to be a celebrated winery, renowned for producing high-quality small batch wines that capture the essence of the region, and which are very clearly designed to be for everyday enjoyment.

Born in Marlborough in the year the first vines were planted, Jules has literally grown up with Sauvignon Blanc, and it’s no surprise that her Sauvignon Blanc is a true reflection of the region’s style – bright and grassy. But the rest of the range ( a Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay and luscious summertime Rosé), are consistently fine boutique wines bursting with flavour.

The fruit for this wine came from two vineyards in the Southern Valleys. The grapes were harvested by hand and machine then taken to the winery for fermentation using a variety of techniques. Whole cluster pressed portions went directly into French oak barrels for a wild ferment on high solids. Other portions were tank-fermented and some were cold settled and partially tank fermented and then sent to barrels mid-ferment. The yeast lees in the barrels were stirred occasionally over a 10-month period to add body and complexity, and the wine underwent full malolactic fermentation. The various parcels were blended, stabilised then bottled.