"Hand made by our hands." This is James and Annabelle Tilbrook's vineyard and winemaking philosophy. James is self taught and has been inspired by the classic French wine regions and that is reflected in the principles used in their Lenswood estate ...

Close planted vines feature with low vigour rootstocks and 6 to 7 different clones.

Under vine sprinklers spread the roots evenly (instead of concentrating them under the dripper) and terracing across the slopes increases water penetration instead of allowing it to run off. The crop is also netted; the Tilbrook's view is that the industry can coexist peacefully with native birdlife and animals.

Only time will tell which of these measures are successful and most cost effective. The wines sourced from our vineyard speak for themselves with two scoring 94 points out of 100, according to James Halliday, Australia's most influential wine writer.