Jules Taylor is one of Marlborough’s winemaking stars, having learnt her craft from some of the country’s most successful winemaking mentors. Her own label was launched with the 2001 vintage and she continues to make archetype regional wines with the assistance of viticulturist Jeremy Hyland in sourcing high quality parcels of fruit. Jules’ signature wine is arguably the Sauvignon Blanc, but all of her bottlings are excellent. Here, I review the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, from a ‘challenging’ vintage. The fruit selection and winemaking shows through in these wines. www.julestaylor.com