94 Points and an Editor's Pick for Jules' Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Enthusiast's Christina Pickard Says Jules' 2025 Sauvignon Is "Singing"

We try not to get too carried away by wine scores. But Wine Enthusiast's Christina Pickard just rated Jules' 2025 Sauvignon Blanc 94 Points and Editor's Pick — and we're giving ourselves a moment to celebrate this one.

Here's what Christina had to say about Jules' current release Sauvignon Blanc:

"This vintage of veteran winemaker Jules Taylor's classic Sauvignon Blanc is singing. Bright and bouncy, with passionfruit, lemon-lime, pink grapefruit, fresh tarragon, and basil aromas. The palate is zippy and fresh, a shooting star of acidity amidst an intriguing creamy-pithy texture combo, with a wild edge to the long herb-flecked citrus finish that makes the mouth water for more."

Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

A bottle of Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc with a Wine Enthusiast 94 Point Score and Editor's Pick Award Medal
Christina Pickard, Contributing Editor, Wine Enthusiast

At a Glance

  • Score: 94 Points
  • Recognition: Editor's Pick
  • Publication: Wine Enthusiast, October 2026 issue
  • Reviewer: Christina Pickard
  • Wine: Jules' 2025 Sauvignon Blanc — her 25th vintage

Why an Editor's Pick Means a Little Extra

Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the major wine publications in the USA, and its team of editors review over 25,000 wines each year. To be recognised as one of the best with an Editor's Pick means Jules' Sauvignon is one of a small handful that genuinely stand out.  

Jules wines are crafted for every-day enjoyment, not to chase awards and scores, but this kind of recognition is something we don't take taken lightly.

Twenty-Five Vintages In, Still Getting Better

The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is Jules' 25th vintage, and she continues to hand-craft every batch of wine here in Marlborough — pacing the rows and tasting the berries to make sure every single drop meets her exacting standards and tastes delicious. There are no shortcuts, no scaling up the recipe. 

Scores like these tell us that approach still holds up, batch after batch, year after year. But more importantly, so do all the happy customers who regularly enjoy our wines!

Try the Wine Christina Loved

If you'd like to try the wine for yourself, Jules' 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is available now. Make sure you grab some before it runs out!

You can read more of Christina's coverage of New Zealand wine over at Wine Enthusiast.

With love from Jules x

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