Blood, sweat and tears: Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 1987–2006
The story of Stonewell was summed up by Wigan as “a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.” Having formally established his eponymous winery in 1982, Peter Lehmann wanted to make a “Show Dry Red” in 1987. After all the red wines had been made, the best lot was picked out and put into American oak. The first two vintages of Stonewell were “made after the event, a selection of barrels ...
In 1979, Peter Lehmann founded the winery based on his bravery, loyalty and commitment to Barossa and his desire to ‘do the right thing’ by protecting his mates - the independent grape growers of the Barossa.
During this time Peter had little financial security and an impending vintage of 10,000 tonnes of grapes.
Family, friends and business associates were rallied to the cause to raise much-needed funds to house and process the fruit. W...
The Barossa has a winemaking heritage dating back to 1842 and has become Australia’s most famous wine region.
The region is located a little over an hour north of Adelaide, South Australia’s capital city, and is home to a generous and vibrant community of artisan food and wine producers.
Settled by British and German farmers, landowners and craftsmen, the Barossa’s first vines were planted in the 1840s . Some of the oldest, gnarly vine...
Prior to establishing Peter Lehmann Wines, Peter had only worked in two wineries, both of which were built more than a century earlier. To process fruit for his first vintage as an independent winemaker, he had to build a winery from scratch in only five months.
With his breakaway team of winemakers, cellar hands and engineers, he designed a winery with the most efficient use of space and resources, allowing for future expansion.
Rows of...
Peter Lehmann, a member of the Order of Australia and the original Baron of the Barossa, and a legend of Australian wine. He helped shape the industry over seven decades.
Behind the legend is a never-say-die attitude, a sharp wit and an intrinsic gift for winemaking.
Peter was born in the Barossa village of Angaston in 1930, the fifth generation of one of Barossa’s pioneering families.
His father Franz was the local pastor. Young Pete...
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