Jules Taylor Marlborough Chardonnay 2023 (750 mL)

• Producer: Jules Taylor Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand. Founded in 2001, the winery emphasizes expressive, fruit-driven wines with minimal new oak and sustainable practices
• Region: Marlborough’s Southern Valleys (Meadowbank & Anderson vineyards)
• Vintage: 2023, featuring a standout harvest with vibrant fruit expression and purity

Tasting Notes

Aroma

• Bright aromas of yellow apples, Meyer lemon, grapefruit pith, stone fruit, brioche, hazelnut, and delicate floral hints
• Fresh citrus and stone fruit accented by subtle oak nuance and light spice

Palate

• Medium-bodied with focused acidity, the palate offers honeydew melon, mandarin, chalky minerality, creamy nectarine, and a silky texture from wild ferment and lees stirring
• Elegant use of only ~10% new oak and partial malolactic fermentation ensures balance and freshness

Finish

Juicy, persistent, and harmonious, closing with refined length and vibrant acidity