Named after Eight Songs for a Mad King, one of Peter and Margaret Lehmann's favourite vocal ensemble works, Eight Songs Shiraz is a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship and the enduring grower relationships that have defined Peter Lehmann Wines for generations.
WINEMAKERS NOTES
The 2022 vintage brings together exceptional fruit from some of the Barossa's oldest, low-yielding vineyards. Long-standing grower families, including the Grope Family (Light Pass), Simon Hahn (Nuriootpa), Peter Scholz (Light Pass), Obbiettivo (Rosedale) and Ruediger Petrov (Light Pass) continue the partnerships Peter established more than four decades ago, producing a benchmark expression of Barossa Shiraz. Following a mild, slow-ripening season, the wine was matured for 14 months in French oak hogsheads (40% new) to build complexity while preserving fruit purity.
Deep crimson with a vibrant purple rim, the nose is rich and fragrant with satsuma plum, blue and red berries and subtle dusty cedar. The palate is beautifully textured, revealing ripe plum, dark red fruits and creamy milk chocolate raspberry notes, supported by silky tannins and a long, savoury finish. Powerful yet elegant, the 2022 Eight Songs Shiraz is drinking beautifully now and will continue to reward careful cellaring for the next 10 to 25 years.
Enjoy with chargrilled meats and vegetables, or pair with charcoal-roasted Abrolhos Island scallops, yuzu beurre blanc and fresh chives for a memorable dining experience.
AWARDS
GOLD - 2025 China Wine and Spirit Awards
GOLD - 2024 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
GOLD - 2024 Barossa Wine Show