Jules Taylor

Jules Taylor founded Jules Taylor Wines in 2001 with 200 cases. Taylor trained at Lincoln University, worked at Cloudy Bay and Kim Crawford Wines, completed nine vintages in Italy, and formerly worked as Group Senior Winemaker at Marlborough Valley Cellars. In 2021, Jules Taylor was named New Zealand Winemaker of the Year.

Estate vineyards use interplanting between rows, soil moisture probes to reduce irrigation, and electric vehicles, and grapes are taken from growers using organic, biodynamic, and regenerative approaches. All wines are made with a minimal intervention approach, and white and rosé wines are vegan friendly since 2018. Its wines include OTQ Pinot Noir, made from organic fruit from the Wrekin Vineyard.