Peter Lehmann, Wigan, Eden Valley, South Australia 2012

96 RJ 97 SK 95 AR 95 £16.99

Chesters Wine Merchants, Liberty Wines, Noel Young

In 1978 Australian wine pioneer Peter Lehmann founded a wine company, securing finance for growers whose livelihoods were at risk after a fruit surplus a year earlier. In 1979, the winery was built and Lehmann named it Masterson Barossa Vignerons, after Sky Masterson, the gambler from the musical Guys and Dolls. The gamble paid off, and in 1980 he made his first wines; and in 1982 Lehmann was convinced to put his name to the now successful company. This Wigan Riesling is named after winemaker Andrew Wigan, who has had a hand in every Peter Lehmann wine since the very first vintage.

RJ The savoury-spiced nose denotes pure class, with that seamless honey on toasted brioche character and a flash of lime zest. Awesome!

SK A waxy nose with lemon curd notes. Deep development of petrol and wet stone with a lemon and grapefruit seam running through it.

AR Classic evolved Eden Riesling with toast and lime aromas and a light-bodied but juicy and fresh palate. Remarkable!

Drink 2018-2023 Alc 11%