Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz

One of the 100 best wines in the world! "When God created Shiraz, he had the Barossa Valley in mind," Peter Lehmann likes to say. And indeed, it's hard to imagine a place where this grape variety finds better conditions to ripen its opulent, fruity flavor, concentrated aromatic richness, velvety warmth, and seductive spice. This gift of nature receives special attention at the Lehmann winery. For his Barossa Shiraz, Peter Lehmann selects fully ripe grapes from select vineyards in the valley. The wine matures for over 12 months in small American and French oak barrels. The result is an impressively complex red wine that reveals ripe plums, dark chocolate, and subtle oak notes in its bouquet. On the palate, multifaceted fruit aromas and wonderfully soft tannins emerge, and the finish reveals the velvety smoothness of Shiraz. The wine matures for over 12 months in small barrels. This impressively complex red wine reveals ripe plums, dark chocolate, and subtle oak notes in its bouquet. On the palate, a multifaceted array of fruit aromas unfolds. The grapes for Peter Lehmann Winery's wines come from 185 mostly small-scale winegrowers in the Barossa Valley, some of whom have been cultivating their vineyards for five or even six generations. The majority of these vineyards are mature, with vines ranging from 20 to over 100 years old. For his Barossa Shiraz, Peter Lehmann selects fully ripe grapes from select sites in the valley. The result is an impressively complex red wine that captivates with its opulent fruit and nuanced bouquet. Wine Industry 2021: 87 points, Top 50