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Peter Lehmann Vine Vale Shiraz 2012
Vine Vale, Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaOver the past decade, the Lehmann winemaking team has identified a number of special vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys that consistently stand out on the tasting bench. Each year fruit from the 'District Wines' is set aside and processed in small batches to highlight the individual site in question and is recognised on the label. That said, not all wines in the District Series have to be from a single site, it could be put together from side by side sites involving areas of 1000 to 1500 acres. Vine Vale comes off the central Barossa valley floor where long time grower David Neldner tends the vines. The dry-farmed site is characterized by its rounder more elegant style although in 2012 it seem to be stepping out a bit. The palate is sweeter (riper) with obvious chocolate. The attack is tighter and more penetrating with dark fruits and good underlying power that persists through the finish. Vine Vale is made from 60-year old shiraz vines grown on deep, white sands. Roast beef would be a good fit but this really needs four to six years to grow into its structure.Tasted: 30 March 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml | Cellar Door |
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
