Peter Lehmann VSV Hurn Shiraz 2019 (12 Bottles) Barossa Valley

by Sante Wines

$526.00 GST Included

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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.

This powerful and distinctive wine has been made from a small block of sustainable Shiraz vineyards grown by Ian and Daniela Hongell on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. The vineyard sits on red brown earth over weathered ancient rock producing low yielding fruit of rich intensity.

The colour is deep with a bright edge leading to a bouquet of dark plums and mixed spice. The palate shows typical richness and is harnessed beautifully by the tannins from the ironstone rich soil to give a remarkable red wine with a great sense of place, and a long stylish finish.

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About Peter Lehmann

The late 1970s were difficult times for the Barossa wine grape growing community as the region was hit with a severe grape surplus. Companies refused to buy grapes and honour contracts, and Peter Lehmann knew this would destroy the livelihoods of the 140 family growers.

Peter Lehmann stepped up to create a wine that not only sourced local grapes, but embodied the spirit of the local community. The true Peter Lehmann had arrived, with his vision and actions paving a way forward to benefit everyone, creating a wine legacy like no other.

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.

Led by Peter, the Barossa community pulled together during the tough times, not just to make great wine but to preserve the future of the land and the Barossa region. Today these longstanding relationships with the same community of family growers gives the Peter Lehmann winemakers unrivalled access to the very best grapes across the length and breadth of the Barossa.

Peter Lehmann the man was an icon of the Barossa, a true champion for the people.

Thanks to the value Peter placed on relationships back then, Peter Lehmann Wines today create a range of wines that are generous, bold and full of character, just like the man himself.

Sante Wines

About Santé Wines

Santé Wines, based in Melbourne, Australia, distributes premium wines, ciders, beer and spirits.

Santé Wines was established in 2008 and is independently owned Managing Director and former professional NBA and NBL basketball player, Todd Lichti. Despite Todd’s basketball playing days being over, he applies his straight-shooting skills and Stanford degree in Quantitative Economics to great use leading the small but dedicated team at Santé, together with Santé’s General Manager, Krisdianne Shimmin.

The Company’s extensive range of fine wines regularly receive some of the highest accolades from the world’s most respected wine critics. Over half of the Australian wineries in Santé’s portfolio are consistently rated as some of the ‘Best Wineries of the Regions’ or receive five star ratings by James Halliday in his definitive guide to Australian Wine, the Halliday Wine Companion.

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