Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc Magnum

"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."

"It’s perhaps no surprise that the two Jules Taylor wines in our line-up this year are both Sauvignon Blancs. Although Jules also makes Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it’s Sauvignon that has a special place in her heart. Jules was born and bred in Marlborough and, as she puts it, ‘grew up with Sauvignon Blanc’, and her love for it shines through her wines. Her classic Sauvignon is a pan-regional blend that we admire most for its elegance, integrity and understated charm. Yes, it’s full of typical Marlborough grassy, gooseberry flavours, but they’re not shouty. Instead, they’re engagingly woven into a wine that draws you in and leaves you wanting more."

"Since its founding, the estate has developed a world class reputation for top Sauvignon Blanc... Critics consistently flag it as a true representative of Marlborough's regional style."

"Cape gooseberry and gum-drop nose, with citrus in support. Plush on the palate, hints of jasmine blossom, lean mineral length."

"A very zesty, energetic nose of pineapple, cut grass, pink grapefruit, jalapeño and lime leaf. Equally zesty and zippy on the palate with a pleasing stony texture, not a big bold style, this has good finesse. The acid is bright and juicy adding a good line of tension. The satisfying salinity and slight pithiness to the finish makes this an attractive, sophisticated style."

"Medium-bodied with oyster shells, bright acidity and a crisp finish. Salty at the end. Subtle. Drink now. Screw cap."

"Powerful, punchy Sauvignon with passionfruit, capsicum, gooseberry and lime zest flavours supported by zesty acidity gives the wine a classic Sauvignon punch."

Complex nose with layers of subtle pear, smoke, flint and earthy minerality. The palate is medium-bodied, dry and serious with lightly chewy phenolics framing the subtle fruit which holds through to the finish. Currently quite closed, it will unfurl in a year or so to deliver spicy complexity.

"A wine of fruit purity and freshness, minerality and power. Aromas and flavours of red apple and pink grapefruit, sweet hay and pineapple, stones and clay, dried herbs and sage. A backbone of acidity supports the saline and core fruit flavours. A wine with persistent flavours and texture. Another delicious release from Jules Taylor."

"This is a strong, classically styled bottling by Marlborough stalwart Jules Taylor. A heady combo of pineapple, passionfruit and grass is underscored by dried herbs. It flows to a palate that’s crisp, dry and peachy right to the finish. Easy sipping with lovely balance, tension and textural weight for food friendliness."

Robust lemon sorbet, pomelo and fresh apple notes mingle with a ripe pear accent. Details of white pepper, lemon blossoms and ginger add an air of elegance, with a fine thread of acidity.

"So 2025 marks the twenty-fifth vintage for Jules Taylor, and with this release you can see where twenty-four years of winemaking excellence can get you! A delightfully expressive example of the variety and place. From the go it's red apple skin, passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and a suggestion of the hallmark gooseberry, here honed rather than allowed free reign. The palate possesses a quartzy minerality, with a little salinity roaming through the finish. A lovely example."