Extremely heavy 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 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 conditions despite 760mm falling down during the growing season. This was a vintage saved by the outstanding work of the Adelaide Hills viticultural team under extremely trying conditions, with results that exceeded expectations. The Lenswood vineyard continues to show enougrnomous resilience, and the soil health plays an important role in the beautiful wines created in 2017.

Seductive aromas of pear skin, grapefruit, white stone-fruit, citrus blossom and white flowers are complemented by hints of apple, lemon curd, clove spice and toasted almonds.

Intense and focused, the palate shows layer upon layer of pear and white peach, tightly wound by a deliciously creamy texture, and perfectly balanced with nectarine acidity and sublet oak nuances, for a powerful yet elegantly restrained, lingering finish.

Pale gold in colour.

Matured in 14% new and 86% seasoned French barriques fro 10 months prior to blending and bottling.