Tasting Notes for Peter Lehmann Botrytis Semillon (half-bottle) 2006

Dessert, Sherry & Port	Barossa Valley	Australia

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Date Printed: 5/26/2013

Peter Lehmann Botrytis Semillon (half-bottle) 2006

(search item no. 91660)

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Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/26/2013: $18.29

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 Australian Wine Companion rating: 91 points
2002 International Wine Cellar rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Color: Brightly polished gold with green tints on the rim.

Bouquet: The lifted nose shows classic botrytis marmalade characters and deep honey notes.

Palate: A wine of remarkable intensity with superb weight of luscious honeyed fruit on the middle palate. This richness is beautifully counter-balanced by natural acidity and it finishes with a delightfully clean complexity.

Enjoy: Botrytis Semillon is a very versatile wine style and is naturally thought of as a dessert wine. It is an excellent complement to cheese, particularly soft, ripe cheeses and good blue cheese accompanied by fresh fruit. It is also the perfect wine for a scrambled egg and smoked salmon Sunday brunch.

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Additional wines from Peter Lehmann:

2007 Shiraz (1.5 Liter Magnum) (search item no. 120931)
2008 Eight Songs Shiraz (search item no. 117732)
2009 Clancy's (search item no. 112257)
2009 Shiraz (search item no. 115201)
2010 Layers White (search item no. 109283)
2012 Eden Valley Riesling (search item no. 122096)

About Peter Lehmann:

The history of Peter Lehmann Wines is intrinsically linked to the events that made the Barossa famous. Formed in 1979 by Peter Lehmann to assist the grape growers of the region who at the time were facing financial ruin, they now enjoy the rewards of longstanding friendships and loyalty. Each vintage, over 160 grape growers supply Peter Lehmann with the best fruit from over 900 of the best vineyards located throughout the Barossa. These amazing resources enable them to craft wines for every occasion, including their flagship, Stonewall. Peter Lehmann Wines has developed a reputation as one of Australia's most respected, energetic and innovative premium wine producers and today, the team continues to create wines that delight wine lovers around the globe.