The year 2002 goes down as being the coolest, windiest ‘non-summer’ on record, following on from our hottest summer on record in 2001. It was preceded by a wet winter and a spring that was cold, wet and windy – like winter really. The drizzly cold weather affected the flowering and caused poor fruit set, commonly known as ‘hen and chicken’, leading to very little fruit. In particular riesling and merlot, Lenswood signature varieties, were the worst affected with crop reductions leaving us with less than 10% in some varieties.

Very fragrant with sweet lifted floral notes of grape vine blossom and rose petals.

A rich textured palate with grassy hints, citrus blossom and honey flavours. Delicious, juicy aromatic fruits finishing long and crisp.

Pale green gold in colour.

Char-grilled belly of baby pork with preserved lemon and cous cous.

The season was 2-3 weeks late due to the unseasonable cold weather. With the smaller crop level, the balance of sugar, flavour and natural acidity in the fruit were excellent. Despite the pitiful crop 2002 was one of our most exceptional vintages ever, helped by the warm dry Indian summer autumn period, providing sensational colours, flavours and ageing potential.

***Single Harvest Date***: 24 April 2002

***Stelvin cap***: Bottled under a Stelvin screw cap to capture the freshness and keeping qualities of chardonnay and to protect its purity from cork- influenced off characters.