2018 Masters Wigan Riesling

The Masters wines are named after a person whom, or event that, has played an intrinsic role in the Peter Lehmann story. Crafted from the classic Barossa varietals, the wines are released with 5 years of bottle age and will continue to age gracefully for many years. Andrew Wigan was mentored by Peter Lehmann and was at his side when the winery was founded in 1979. He was Chief Winemaker from 1980 - 2014. Peter Lehmann’s reputation for Barossa Shiraz was soon complemented by Andrew’s passion for white wines. His refinement of the whites was revolutionary and his contribution to the Peter Lehmann story was recognised in 2003 with the re-naming of the revered ‘Reserve’ Riesling as ‘Wigan’ Riesling.

WINE MAKERS NOTES

Early picking has produced a fresh, lively Riesling with a delicate green tinge and hints of freshly picked limes with just a touch of toast in the background. The palate shows great fruit purity with a refreshingly crisp, dry finish. There is an abundance of natural acid which is long, austere and pure – this is a Wigan 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.

AWARDS

GOLD - 2018 Barossa Wine Show 
GOLD - 2018 Canberra National wine show of Australia
GOLD - 2018 Royal Melbourne wine show
GOLD- 2018 Royal Perth wine show
GOLD - 2018 Queensland Royal wine show
PLATINUM (97 Points) - 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards