Jackson Estate Diary

Warm days, cool sea-breeze nights, and heavy clay through the Southern Valleys. Winemaker Matt Patterson-Green on how Marlborough Pinot Noir compares with Burgundy and Oregon on climate, soil and s...

Marlborough Pinot Noir does age, and ours is made to. Winemaker Matt Patterson-Green on what changes over five to twenty years, why old vines and bright acidity make it possible, and how to store a...

In New Zealand, "sustainable" wine is a national standard that the whole industry is required to meet, not a badge to reach for. Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ), introduced in 1995, now ...

Stich is an old-vine, single-estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, made from vines planted in the mid-1980s, cropped at low rates, fermented slowly and rested on light lees for at least six months. T...

Harvest 2026 kicked off earlier than any season in the past two decades. Head Winemaker Matt Patterson-Green shares what made it special and what to expect from the wines.

Not sure which Marlborough cellar door to choose? Start here. This is a straight, visitor-friendly guide to what a winery tasting actually involves - then a clear walkthrough of the Jackson Estate ...

At the prestigious Decanter World Wine awards our fabulous STICH Sauvignon Blanc was given a shiny gold sticker!   What the judges had to say: “Rapturous sweet kiwi juice, passionfruit, lime a...

Rosé and margaritas—two beloved classics—come together in perfect harmony with this refreshing cocktail.

With Vintage 2024 now safely behind us Head Wine Maker Matt Patterson-Green thought it would be a good opportunity to send out an update on the proceedings and events of the growing season.   From ...