Ratings
95
Awards
Gold - 2026 Mundus Vini · 2024 Mundus Vini · 2024 China Wine and Spirit Awards · 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards · 2024 Syrah Du Monde · 2024 Royal Sydney Wine Show · 2024 Perth Royal Wine Awards · 2024 Barossa Wine Show · 2024 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge; Bronze - International Wine Challenge 2014; Bronze - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014; Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2013; Bronze - International Wine Challenge 2012; Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012; Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012; Silver - Mundus Vini 2012; Blue-Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2012; Commended - International Wine Challenge 2011; Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011
Identity
| Producer | Peter Lehmann Wines |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep crimson with purple hues |
| Aroma | Abundant satsuma plum, blueberry, dusty cedar, dark chocolate, oak, cherry, plum, vanilla, spice, liquorice, black pepper, earth |
| Palate | Rich ripe plums, dark chocolate, soft velvety tannins, plush mouthfeel, full-bodied, opulent, layered with toasty vanillin cedar, earth and black pepper |
| Finish | Long, savoury, pure fruited finish with soft red fruits and velvety tannins |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with red meats, lamb, game (deer, venison), poultry, charcuterie, seasoned dishes, lemon chilli chicken, goose breast |
| Aging Potential | Drink over the next 6-8 years |
| Serving Glassware | Large red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Matured approximately 18 months in French oak hogsheads (40% new, 60% older) |
| Fermentation | Fermented on skins for up to two weeks with some partial barrel fermentation; MLF in barrel |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes were harvested in the morning from old, low yielding vineyards in the Light Pass, Nuriootpa and Bethany districts of the Barossa Valley |
Interesting facts
| Named after 'Eight Songs for a Mad King', one of Peter Lehmann's favourite musical works; inspired by Peter Lehmann's love of the arts; grapes sourced from old, low yielding vineyards in Barossa Valley; Peter Lehmann helped preserve old vines in Barossa during a grape glut crisis |
Logistics
| Cork | Screw cap |