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 merlot, Lenswood signature varieties, were the worst affected with crop reductions leaving us with less than 10% in some varieties.

Sweet lifted spicy wild black cherries, violets and rhubarb with smoky, sappy hints, rich and soft, textured silky layered tannins and a long spicy finish.

The wine is unfined and unfiltered.

Deep garnet in colour.

Wild mushroom, Jerusalem artichoke and roasted almond risotto.

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.