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. Margaret Lehmann is the great woman beside the great man!
Sourced from long standing growers, the grapes are picked early and fermented cold for two weeks in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit delicacy. Following a two-week fermentation period, the wine is fined, clarified and filtered and bottled prior to a five-year maturation period in their temperature controlled warehouse.
Peter Lehmann Masters Margaret Semillon wine has a nose of lifted lemon curd, lime juice, green apple and nashi pear aromas, with a hint of lanolin and savoury biscuit in the background. The flavour is classic Margaret Semillon, pure lemon sherbet acidity and waxy blossoms accompanied by a subtle complex honeyed palate that is developing weight and a creamy texture beautifully. A length of lychee juice and floral characters round out this sophisticated wine beautifully. A superb accompaniment to pan-seared scallops in a garlic cream sauce, baked snapper or roast chicken or pork with mixed herb rubs.
Please note all cases can take 7 days for delivery.
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
Grape: Semillon 100%
Volume: 75cl
ABV: 11%
Vintage: 2017
