2018 Wigan Riesling: World-Class Elegance from the Barossa

There are wines that impress, and then there are wines that earn their place on the global stage. The 2018 Wigan Riesling by Peter Lehmann is the latter—an exceptional release that has already made a significant impact in both local and international circles.

Recently welcomed into our cellar, this vintage has quickly established itself as one of the standout Rieslings of recent years. Awarded five gold medals across prestigious Australian wine shows and a Platinum medal at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards, the 2018 Wigan is receiving the kind of recognition reserved for truly world-class wines.

Crafted in the classic Eden Valley style, the Wigan Riesling is a masterclass in balance, purity, and longevity. The Peter Lehmann winemaking team describes the 2018 vintage as:

“A vintage that is developing gently, still with good balance of primary fruit with added complexity of honey and savoury notes. The structure strongly suggesting that this wine will cellar for many years to come.”

Time and care have always been central to the Wigan story. Named after Peter Lehmann’s longtime Chief Winemaker, Andrew Wigan, this Riesling is released with age, allowing the wine to evolve into its signature expression—refined, textural, and layered with detail.

Whether you're adding to your collection or seeking a wine that speaks to precision and pedigree, the 2018 Wigan Riesling is a compelling choice. It's drinking beautifully now, with lifted citrus and floral notes unfurling in the glass, but it also holds great promise for those who enjoy the rewards of patient cellaring.

A benchmark for Australian Riesling—and a must for lovers of the style.

WinePilot has recently reviewed our 2018 vintage and awarded it 97 points! This is what reviewer Shanteh Wale had to say:

"Sourced from the Wroxton Kosi block, grown by Ben Zander. The site is speckled with granite and quartz and handled with the expertise that only those growers that live and breathe Eden Valley know how. There is golden Banksia, lemon and lime rock candy and nashi pear skin. A ice cold river stream of freshness and the nervy edge of calcite. Acidity ebbs and flows in a repetitive back and forth, allowing for orchard fruit and citrus zest to come forth, in between salivating swings of lemon juice. Beyond fresh this is disbelieving in its mummification of time. A creamy almond milk finish keeps the wine echoing on and on. A magical experience from start to finish. A wine for twilight and seared scallop served in the half shell. Drink now or go on the journey for another decade of evolution."

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