Portrait of Bruce Taylor
i. Biography
Today
Since 2008, Bruce Taylor has held the winemaker role at Aronui Wines in Nelson, New Zealand. The work is built around block, vineyard and region, with the aim of making wines that read clearly from their place of origin.
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Signature
Bruce's signature wines include Aronui Single Vineyard Nelson Pinot Gris 2014.
In Their Words “I am hoping to make the best possible wine that shows the differences we can achieve from our vineyards versus others.” “I think the most challenging part of my role is having to wear many different hats on a daily basis.”
Recognition
The benchmark here is vineyard expression: Bruce Taylor measures the work by how distinctly a wine can show the differences between his vineyards and others.
FAQ Where did Bruce Taylor train or study? Bruce Taylor trained at Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Wine Science. What is Bruce Taylor known for? making wines that reflect the block, vineyard and region they come from.
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