2020 Somerset Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (case of 6)

The fruit from our clay-bound Somerset Vineyard consistently produces a Pinot Noir that is a true expression of the vineyard and its terroir. Intense red fruits, perfumed violet and delicate rose petal combine with an underlying wild thyme aromatic to create a nose that is pure and classic.

Concentrated red fruit characters follow through on the palate, supported by sweet spice and elegant, silky soft tannins. The result is a rich, lifted and highly complex wine that, with careful cellaring, will develop further depth and complexity over time.

The acclaim our Pinot Noir generates is based entirely on the merit of our pristine, cool climate vineyards. Named for the vineyard from which the fruit is sourced, the Jackson Estate Somerset Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard wine that is true to its site, region and variety.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Watch the video below to learn more about the Somerset Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from our head winemaker Matt. 

In this video, you’ll learn about:

• The Somerset Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough

• Deep clay soils with a layer of stony loam over the top

• A naturally floral and lifted Pinot Noir profile

• Aromatics including rose petal, violet and dried herbal notes

• A wine that presents with elegance, texture and balance

• Traditional winemaking techniques including hand harvesting, wild fermentation and extended time on skins

• Extended barrel ageing and bottle maturation prior to release

What Shapes the Style

The Somerset Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard wine sourced from the Somerset Vineyard on Waihopai Valley Road, Marlborough. The soil profile consists of approximately 15-20cm of stony loam over a heavy Waihopai clay and gravel pan. The vineyard was not irrigated during the growing season.

This site consistently produces Pinot Noir with lifted floral aromatics, concentrated red fruit character and a refined, textured palate. The wine is made using traditional methods, including hand harvesting into small fermenters, wild fermentation and extended time on skins, before being pressed and transferred to French oak. It is aged in barrel for two years, followed by bottle maturation prior to release.

Enjoyment & Occasion

This is an elegant yet expressive Pinot Noir with both immediate appeal and the ability to develop further complexity with time. The wine shows balance, texture and depth, making it well suited to relaxed enjoyment as well as more considered drinking.

With careful cellaring, it will continue to evolve, gaining additional savoury detail and complexity over time.