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 shiraz, Eden Valley signature varieties, were the worst affected with crop reductions leaving us with less than 20% in some varieties.

The bouquet is oozing with sweet ripe blackberries, blueberries and plums with hints of anise, herbs and biscuity oak.

A lush fleshy textured wine with excellent weight and structure. Complex, with beautifully balanced intense flavours and velvety tannins.

Very deep crimson in colour.

Loin lamb chops, baby lentils and roasted peppers.

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.