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Peter Lehmann VSV 1885 Shiraz 2012
Ebenezer, 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 these sites is set aside and processed in small batches to highlight the individual vineyard that is recognised on the label as VSV. The 1885 is planted on its own roots by the Schrapel family in the Ebenezer district and has been since 1885. The 6th generation Ralph Schrapel tends the vines and it's his signature on the label. The low yielding, 4-acre block sits on red brown soils at more than 300m above sea level. The vineyard owners have worked closely with Lehmann to bring this vineyard up to a new level of quality and in 2012 it is clear that work is paying off. Lower than average crops and ideal weather conditions led to some amazing fruit. Senior winemaker Ian Hongell says 1885 is always fragrant and elegant but in 2012 there is a richness and power that adds to this wines appeal. As the vineyard closes in on 130 year Hongell says it is an honour to make a wine from such a historically important Barossa site.Tasted: 30 March 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - International Cellars |
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
