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,ber 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 Nour 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 Adelaide Hills 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.

Alluring spicy aromas of red cherries, red currants, wild berries and rosehip with supporting nuances of strawberry leaf, dried herbs, musk nd baking spices.

Rich and textural, the palate shows flavours of wild forest fruits, black cherries and hints of fennel, with precise acidity forming a tight mineral core, and elegant, fine tannins leading to a long, savoury finish.

Bright pale-garnet with cherry-red hues.

Matured in 16% new and 84% seasoned French barriques for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.