2015 Vintage Widow Pinot Noir - IWSC Trophy Winner

Vineyards | Fruit was sourced from our two clay bound vineyards (Gum Emperor and Somerset blocks) in the southern Waihopai Valley.


Weather | Growing season 2015 will be one that will be remembered for years to come. Sunny, warm weather graced the region and our vineyards during all critical growth stages and carried on right through vintage till late April. Little to no rain during the summer months meant the bunches produced were smaller, with tight berry architecture and were highly concentrated. This lead to intense ripe flavours developing, and corresponding fruit purity in the final blended wines. Harvest progressed perfectly with little to no pressure to pick, and we were able to leave fruit out on the vine to get the most from the growing season. 2015 will be long remembered as one of the best vintages in recent years at Jackson Estate.

Harvest | A mixture of clones 777, 667, 115, 114, UDC5, 10/5, 943 and Abel were hand harvested over a 10 day period commencing on the 25th of March 2015.