{"id":14762,"date":"2026-05-27T06:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=14762"},"modified":"2026-05-27T06:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:10:21","slug":"jackson-estate-vintage-widow-pinot-noir-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=14762","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Estate \u2018Vintage Widow\u2019 Pinot Noir 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Pinot Noir from clay-rich vineyards in Marlborough\u2019s Southern Valleys sub-region.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Under screwcap.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A medium ruby colour, with some lightening on the rim. Medium intensity plush red cherry on the nose &#8211; not overly complex but very warm and alluring. The impact of clay soils are reflected in the silky tannins with round acidity. 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