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 were picked in the cool of the early morning and transported directly to the winery for crushing.

After draining off skins, the wine is fermented at a cool temperature with specially selected Chardonnay yeast. After a few days, the wine is transferred to French oak hogsheads to complete ferment and then remains in oak for a further 5 month period, with regular lees stirring. After ageing, individual parcels are selected, removed from oak, blended, fined and filtered prior to bottling.

Perfect with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like crab, prawns, and steamed or grilled fish. For pasta lovers, Goat cheese tortellini with seared prawns and for meat lovers, pair with free range chicken thigh with corn sauce and even chilli oil!