Peter Lehmann of the Barossa Valley
At Peter Lehmann Wines the art of winemaking goes hand in hand with the many people, stories and wines that make the Barossa famous.
It is now part of Barossa legend that Peter Lehmann established the winery in the late 1970s, to protect the livelihood of growers who were facing financial ruin. To this day over 140 growers, some 5th & 6th generation, supply the winery with fruit from the very best vineyards throughout the Barossa. These amazing grape resources enable Peter Lehmann to make wines for every occasion, each one crafted to deliver on quality.
VSV Range
Over the past decade, some special pockets of land have consistently stood out to the winemakers for their quality and individual character. Fruit from these vineyards was set aside, and made in small batches to highlight this character as single vineyard wines under the name "VSV” – Very Special Vineyards.
VSV '1893' 2021
Ralph and Angela Schrapel manage a small patch of dry grown Shiraz planted by Ralph’s great-great-great grandfather in 1885 in the Ebenezer district. Ralph’s father Lloyd and Peter Lehmann have been close friends for more than 50 years, and the Schrapel family has been a key fruit supplier since the winery’s first vintage. Ralph, like Peter, is now a Baron of the Barossa in his own right for his outstanding contribution to viticulture, which is captured in this special wine.
Tasting Notes
Bright with a deep crimson hue, the bouquet is abundant with dark plums, spice and hints of choc-mint and charry oak. The palate is soft and elegant with a long, intense blue fruited finish. Can be cellared until 2036.
Production Fermented and macerated on skins for 14 days. Following processing with clarification, the wine was matured in French oak hogsheads for 14 months prior to bottling.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016 |
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