Jackson Estate Diary

Weathered wooden post among rows of green grapevines at Jackson Estate Vineyard, Blenheim, Marlborough
Weathered vineyard post marked "92" at Jackson Estate Vineyard with mountain ranges behind, Marlborough
JACKSON ESTATE DIARY

Notes from the Vineyard

Drawing Pinot Noir from an oak barrel with a wine thief during vintage at Jackson Estate
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Vintage 2026 — One of Our Earliest and Most Promising Harvests Yet

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.
What to Expect at a Jackson Estate Wine Tasting in Marlborough
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What to Expect at a Jackson Estate Wine Tasting in Marlborough

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 ...
Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc with its 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards Gold medal
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STICH Sauvignon Blanc takes the GOLD at Decanter World Wine Awards!

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 Margaritas: The Ultimate Summer Sip
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Rosé Margaritas: The Ultimate Summer Sip

Rosé and margaritas—two beloved classics—come together in perfect harmony with this refreshing cocktail.
A member of the Jackson Estate team in the Marlborough vineyard during the 2024 vintage
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Winemakers Vintage report – 2024

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 ...
Jackson Estate Head Winemaker Matt Patterson-Green inspecting ripe Pinot Noir grapes on the vine
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Meet our Winemaker

Matt has been guiding the wine making at Jackson Estate for twenty years. Passionate about expressing the true nature of our vineyards and the wider Marlborough region by creating interesting, thou...
A Jackson Estate winemaker assessing a glass of red wine beside the stainless steel fermentation tanks
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The Abel Clone

Driven by palate, elegance and sophistication, our 2016 Abel Pinot Noir is one of the most exceptional wines Jackson Estate has ever produced. It is perhaps the story behind this particular clone o...
A vintage Jackson Estate Vineyards farm truck parked beside the Marlborough vines
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Welcome to Jackson Estate

Jackson Estate has been crafting beautiful wines for over 30 years. Like the iconic gum tree that also graces our label, planted in 1867, our roots run deep.
Young vine rows in Jackson Estate's Marlborough vineyard with a numbered block post and mountains beyond
Jackson Estate

Our Vineyards & Terroir

Marlborough is now New Zealand’s largest wine region – producing some 79% of the countries wine.