The Good News Report - 8th June 2011
08 June 2011
AUSTRALIA
Check out PLW’s new official fanpage… click here.
The current edition of the Drinks Trade Online magazine has Katrina Holden sipping away at our newly released 2011 Princess Moscato.
“Coming fromm a very difficult vintage in the Barossa, this 2011 Princess Moscato marks the fourth release of this wine, made from red frontignac grapes and enjoying gathering interest in the market place. Pale salmon pink in colour, the nose is grapey and with light frizzante and a touch of natural sweetness, this low-alcohol wine is regreshing and a good match for gruit dishes.”
From the June edition of Australian Golf magazine, a travel feature on the Barossa with wine writer Windsor Dobbin offering his review on PLW’s 2010 Classic Riesling
“Riesling is the favourite grape of many winemakers, and wine writers, but is often overlooked by drinkers, which is a pity as it offers great value for money. This is a blend of fruit from the warm Barossa and cooler Eden Valley and is a perfect choice for a party. It has some appealing apple blossom aromas, delightful lemon sherbert flovours and finishes off dry. Great with freshly chucked oysters.”
CANADA
Christopher Waters from the Vines Magazine recommends the PLW 2008 Barossa Shiraz, giving it 4 stars in his review.
“ 4 Stars - The Lehmann Shiraz doesn’t get the credit it deserves for consistently and quietly delivering the goods for three decades. The 2008 vintage delivers classic Barossa character – concentrated plumy fruit mixed with chocolate notes, creamy texture and mellow tannins. Approachable now, this would be a great partner for grilled steak or lamb. It also has the stuffing to develop nicely over the course of the next four to six years.” CW
John Szabo from Wine Align in Ontario gives his endorsement to the 2005 Stonewell Shiraz. Click here – 3rd June 2011.
At the recent Prince Edward Island Festival of Wines trade and consumer show, Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Red ranked number 1 in red wine sales for the show! Congratulations to Anya, our Trade Marketing Manager in Canada, who went up to Charlottetown to represent PLW on her annual pilgrimage to the Island.
UK
2005 Margaret Barossa Semillon received a Bronze medal at this year’s Sommelier Wine Awards. Click here – June 2011.
USA
Our Senior Winemaker Ian Hongell is visiting the USA to present our wines at various dinners and tastings throughout the country, as part of the ‘You Bet Shiraz’ campaign. If you would like more information on where you can join Ian for his presentations, please send us an email.
Press Democrat wine writer Peg Melnik scopes out restaurant wine lists around the North Bay looking for good value and she’s included PLW’s 2009 Layer’s Red in her picks this week… Click here – 26th May 2011.
It seems the great scores for Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz just keep coming, and with the 2006 vintage about to hit US shores, we’re delighted the recommendations keep on flowing like the good wine itself!
Wine Spectator – Harvey Steiman: 2006 Eight Songs Shiraz. 92 Points (Outstanding). “Broad and generous, delivering a plush mouthful of plum, blueberry and spice flavors, this holds back on the finish just enough to achieve refinement. This has depth and striking balance. Drink now through 2018”
Wine Spectator – Harvey Steiman: 2005 Eight Songs Shiraz. 92 Points (Outstanding). “Polished, round and distinctive for its dark chocolate and chili pepper undertones around a core of ripe currant and blackberry. Shows power and finesse. Drink now through 2015.”
Wine Enthusiast – Joe Czerwinski: 2004 Eight Songs Shiraz. 90 Points (Highly Recommended). “Matured 18 months in French oak, this rich, velvety-textured Shiraz shows plenty of vanilla influence as a result. But there’s also plenty of ripe blackberry fruit, and the overall impression is of a lush, fruity wine that would make a lovely steakhouse red.”
