OUR PEOPLE
SIT DOWN, GRAB A GLASS AND MEET THE TEAM
We really like wine. We like drinking it, looking at it. Sniffing it. (Did we say that out loud?). In fact, you could go so far as to say our passion is all-consuming. Turning all that positive energy into sourcing, making, designing, bottling and delivering an exemplary range of wine you’ll enjoy year after year is a team effort.
JULES TAYLOR
O W N E R & W I N E M A K E R
Jules is the chief-winemaker. She’s our all-Marlborough, all-weather, all-in Queen of production. She’s the visionary, the dreamer, the motivator, the joker, the chivvy-er, the taster of berries. Mother of Louis, Nico and godmother to several hundred thousand little grapes, she’s a straight talker who’s also a darn nice person. Jules is married to George.
GEORGE ELWORTHY
O W N E R & M A N A G E R
General manager and owner with a side of winemaking, George is Jules’ hubby. We’re pretty sure his relationship with wine is less complicated. His main jobs include buttering up bank managers, peddling wares around the globe, catching up with suppliers and other necessary tasks in the engine room.
STEPHEN DEMPSTER
V I T I C U L T U R I S T
Harvest is viticulturist Stephen’s favourite time of year, mostly because he spends his entire waking life for four to six weeks with people he can have a laugh with. The rest of his job isn’t too shabby either, visiting beautiful places in the Awatere and Wairau valleys, looking at vines, talking to growers and vineyard staff, eating grapes and taking samples. It’s a hard life but someone’s gotta do it.
Andy Whalley
F I N A N C E
After 15 years working in Auckland, Christchurch born accountant Andy decided it was time to leave the corporate world for dust. And did he what - Andy’s defining moment at JTW came when he first felt comfortable enough to wear shorts to work. After the cheering had died down, he got on with balancing the books and mucking in with the rest of the team.
KATY PRESCOTT
M A R K E T I N G
The guy Katy used to sit next to at work told her she should get into wine. That comment kicked off a move to Marlborough, world-wide wine travels, and 14 years in the industry. Now, Katy’s the whizz behind the wonderful messages you see and hear about Jules Taylor Wines - online and in print. So Brin, if you’re reading this – your former work pal says thanks!
NEIL SULLIVAN
A C C O U N T S & L O G I S T I C S
Logistics king Neil believes it’s a beautiful thing that a bunch of grapes, hard work and patience can bring people together. When he’s not waxing lyrical he combines his love of Pinot Noir with drumming. Rock ‘n’ roll and sophistication!
