Ratings
88 points (2019 vintage · Decanter World Wine Awards)
Awards
Bronze medal at 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards for 2019 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Peter Lehmann Wines Pty Limited |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep black core with crimson rim |
| Aroma | Classic blue and black fruit flavors, with notes of blackberry, dark chocolate, plum, cherry, ironstone, graphite, vanilla, pepper, and spice |
| Palate | Full-bodied, massive density and length, robust and generous palate with juicy cherry and plum balanced by rich dark chocolate and graphite tannins |
| Finish | Long, impressive finish with mineral nuances from volcanic and clay soils, sustained length and complexity |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with rich game dishes, roast beef, aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Cheddar, Grana Padano, BBQ, rare beef, roast lamb, and vegetable casseroles with dumplings |
| Aging Potential | Enjoy now or cellar until 2046 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented and macerated on skins for up to 2 weeks with some partial barrel fermentation; matured approximately 18 months in French oak hogsheads, including 6 months in neutral hogsheads and 41 months in seasoned second-use Foudre for Masterson Shiraz. |
| Fermentation | 14-day fermentation on skins with regular pumpovers; some partial barrel fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay, sand, volcanic rock, and black earth soils |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-tended from more than 800 vineyards across Barossa sub-regions; for Stonewell Shiraz, grapes come from multiple Barossa sub-districts, especially west and north with hard dry soils. |
Interesting facts
| Peter Lehmann was a fifth-generation Barossa winemaker and a legend in his own lifetime. The wine is named 'Portrait' and is known for its rich structure and firm tannins. |