Extremely heavy winter rainfall and ferocious spring winds and hail set up one of the most challenging vintages we have ever experienced at Lenswood. Flowering was late, occurring in December rather than November, in rare calm and sunny weather which set us up for good yields. The conditions post-Christmas were characterized by elevated evening temperatures, heavy rain every four days, foggy mornings and low day time temperatures. Harvest started in March; three weeks later than usual. By Easter, all Adelaide Hills whites and our Pinot Noir were safely in the winery, and in excellent condition despite 760mm falling during the growing season. This was a vintage saved in the vineyard by the outstanding work of the Adelaide Jills viticultural team under extremely trying conditions, with results that exceeded expectations. The Lenswood vineyard continues to show enormous resilience, and the soil health no doubt plays an important role in the beautiful wines created in 2017.

Fragrant aromas of white flowers, poached nectarine, pear and tropical fruits with lemongrass, grapefruit, green peppercorn and hints of roast parsnip and crushed cumin seed.

Intense flavours of lemon, lime, guava, and juicy nectarine are complemented by peppery notes that surround a fleshy textural core of delicious mineral acidity, with a bright citrus lift and driving length.

Bright green-gold in colour.

Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.