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. The drizzly cold weather affected the flowering and caused poor fruit set, commonly known as ‘hen and chicken’. In particular riesling and shiraz, Eden Valley signature varieties, were the worst affected with crop reductions leaving less than 20% in some varieties.

Sweet ripe floral aromas with musk, rose petal, stone-fruits, muscat, nougat and hints of kitchen spices.

The intense, sweet, rich palate is fresh and luscious, oily and muscaty, deliciously long and vibrant on the finish.

Pale gold in colour.

Pear frangipani tart.

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 Day Harvest***: 16 April 2002