Jackson Estate
Shelter Belt Chardonnay 2020 750ml

The acclaim Jackson Estate generates is based entirely on the merit of our pristine, cool climate vineyards. The wine is named for a large shelterbelt of trees protecting the Homestead Vineyard and separating the vineyard form the Homestead.

Precise notes of citrus, fig and spiced marzipan create an enticing entry to this wine. Combined with the underlying notes of oyster shell and a spicy minerality, this wine has bags of character on the nose. The palate follows in the flavour profile with layers of textural complexity, ripe clean acidity and a long elegant finish.

“Offering fine value, this wine was estate-grown in the Wairau Valley & 75% barrel-fermented. It has a fragrant, slightly creamy bouquet, leading into an elegant, sweet-fruited wine with vibrant, citrusy, peachy flavours, biscuity, savoury notes adding complexity, and a very harmonious, lingering finish.” - Winestate Magazine

“Smoke and toasty, quite nutty with baked cashew then white peach and moments of grapefruit peel. Complex and complete. As the wine begins to open up the integration of barrel spice and gentle sweetness shows its interaction with the stone fruits, med acidity and bottle development. Bal and well made.” - Cameron Douglas