A very considered, plush Shiraz with the deep core fruit of Barossa Valley classics. An absolute go-to Shiraz for any wine list or shelf.
A nose of plum, raspberry, violet flower, blueberry, mocha and a hint of spiced. On the palate its fresh blueberry fruit with lots of plum, dark cherries and young blackcurrant fruits. A long fine tannin structure throughout gives an excellent backbone to this food friendly style of Barossa Shiraz.
Peter Lehmann established his namesake winery in 1979, driven in large part by a desire to support Barossa growers during a crippling grape oversupply at the time. The wine from the first vintage in 1980 was called ‘The Futures' in a nod to the commitment Peter made to paying the growers once he had sold the wine. This arrangement was sealed with a handshake and Peter's word was his bond. True to his promise, when the money started coming in, Peter made sure to pay his growers first. Peter Lehmann Wines collaborate with 79 growers across 16 regions of the Barossa Valley. Their winery, vineyards, and grower network are proudly certified under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) program, with a commitment to reducing environmental impact, preserving land, and supporting local communities.
The grapes are picked in the cool of the early morning and crushed immediately.
The grapes ferment steadily in stainless steel for 7-10 days. After pressing off skins, the wine is then matured in new and older French oak hogsheads for 12 months prior to blending, fining, filtration and bottling. With robust, integrated tannin this wine could mature in the bottle for ten+ years.
A perfect accompaniment to Steak Tartare or grilled Chorizo.
