Jackson Estate Grey Ghost Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Jackson Estate is a special place, a testament to the vision and determination of the Stichbury & Jackson Families who have farmed the land on the Wairau River plain at Jacksons Road for more than 160 years. Since planting our pioneering Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, established three decades ago, time, tide and fortune have smiled on Jackson Estate, and the unparalleled affinity between Marlborough and Sauvignon Blanc has been spectacularly realized. The Grey Ghost is the giant gum tree planted in 1867 by our great grandmother and today graces all Jackson
Winemaker: Mike Paterson
Tasting Notes: Strong aromatics of gunflint, gooseberry and blackcurrant lead to a rich and focused palate dominated by ripe yellow fruit and mineral wash, all bound by a long and savoury finish.
Vineyards Grapes were sourced from our Grey Ghost vineyard on the central Wairau Plain.
Weather After experiencing the coolest December and January since the 1940’s, conditions
Changed for the better early February with Marl borough’s traditional drying north West winds and settled warm weather returning. Although our prevailing weather pattern started late, it continued through to mid May providing some of the best autumnal ripening conditions in recent memory.
Alcohol 13.0%,