Jules has made this Pinot Gris in a dry style since 2001. It's the crowd-pleaser — the wine she reaches for when nobody can agree what to order. Expect ripe stone fruit ("like Grandma's old peach tree"), a touch of honeyed, toasty character from wild fermentation, and a naturally lower acid profile that makes it dangerously easy to drink.
Tasting Notes:
• Dry-style Pinot Gris since 2001
• Ripe stone fruit character, plus honey and toast from wild fermentation.
• Naturally lower acid – easy-drinking, crowd-pleaser style.
Jules Taylor Wines
Marlborough Pinot Gris
Marlborough Pinot Gris
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- 93 Points - Stephen Wong, MW
Forget what you think you know about Pinot Gris and try this tasty little treat. Jules conjures up some winemaker witchcraft to coax every last ounce of personality out of this subtle little grape. Modern clones combine with traditional wild ferments, barrel aging and lees stirring to elevate the aromas and textures of this wine. The end result is a flavour-packed mouthful of peach and citrus with an elegant spicy dry finish: a wine that is the perfect party pour.
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PINOT GRIS - THE PERFECT PARTY POUR
Jules Taylor explains why her ever-popular Pinot Gris is perfect for a party.
FOOD MATCH
This Pinot Gris is great with Thai or Vietnamese flavours - try pairing it with pork belly spring rolls or a traditional Vietnamese Pho . Alternatively try it with freshly caught scallops fried in butter with a touch of garlic and chilli.
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AROMAS & FLAVOURS
Enticing aromas of ripe pear and peach are layered with delicate floral and citrus notes and a hint of caramelised, nutty spice. The palate is silky smooth and weighty, showcasing succulent layers of stone fruit and citrus. Hints of caramelised macadamia and spice add depth, creating a mouth-filling mid palate, and a long, elegant finish.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Pleasant but forgettable? Not on Jules' watch! Modern clones and a blend of winemaking techniques bring more intense flavours and better balance to this glass than you often find in Pinot Gris.
Peach | Honey | Macadamia | Spice
Mix of wild barrel, and cool stainless steel fermentation.
Picked 10th-18th March 2025
13.95% Alc | 2.7g/L RS | 3.44 pH | 5.2g/L TA
VINTAGE
2025 - Smooth Sailing
Marlborough was blessed with another dry and generally warm growing season through 2024/25. Summer arrived early with warm, settled weather through late November and December. This was ideal for flowering across for all varieties, and led to a high potential yield across the region. A cooler January saw high yields become more obvious as berries developed, and growers worked hard to monitor and manage their crops, reducing them where necessary. The weather warmed up again in February, and ripening sped up once more with flavours developing well leading in to harvest. Picking began on the 25th of February. Interestingly early picks were close to the same dates last year. However, this season was more spread out and stable weather and nice clean fruit meant Jules was able to take her time, harvesting blocks as they reached their peak flavours.
VINEYARDS
Most of this Pinot Gris comes from a single site: the Meadowbank vineyard in the Taylor Pass, topped up with a smaller parcel from the Waihopai Valley. In addition to the great, sheltered, hillside sites here, Jules loves the mix of older 2/15 clone alongside newer 457 and 52B clones on the same site, chasing more concentrated flavours of stonefruit and spice, and a more balanced wine overall than Pinot Gris often offers.
WINEMAKING
The parcel of 52B fruit was hand harvested, with the remainder picked by machine. In the winery the majority of the juice was pressed and settled in tank then racked for a slow, cool fermentation with selected yeast to preserve fruit characters and freshness. Jules retained higher levels of solids through the fermentation to enhance mouthfeel and texture. The hand harvested portion of grapes was whole bunch pressed to old barrels for a wild ferment with natural yeasts. This portion of wine also underwent a full malolactic fermentation with some lees stirring. The components were blended in August and bottled in mid September.
Is this wine vegan-friendly?
Yes - all of Jules' white and rosé wines are vegan-friendly.
Is this a dry or sweet wine?
Dry, with a spicy, elegant finish. The character comes from ripe pear and peach flavours, rather than relying on sweetness to give it interest.
Does this wine see any oak?
Partially - part of the batch is wild-fermented in old barrels, while the rest ferments in stainless steel, then the two are blended together.
Is Pinot Gris naturally high in acid?
No - it's naturally a bit lower in acid than the other white wines we make - which is part of the reason Pinot Gris is such an easy-drinking style.
Where does the fruit come from for this wine?
Mostly the Meadowbank Vineyard in the Taylor Pass, with a smaller portion from the Waihopai Valley. These vineyards give a mix of older and newer clones, selected for concentrated stone fruit and spice flavours.
