Had the '98 Eight Songs last week with friends in Florida. Absolutely delicious! Ripe, round, warm, full-bodied, smooth finish. The entire package.
Tonight, we uncorked the '97 (which we purchased at the winery in 2001).
Similar nose to the '98, but not quite as full-bodied as the '98. A touch higher in acidity as well. With some air time, it rounded out a bit. A good drink, but the '98 is superior.
TN: '97 Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz
TN: '97 Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz
Steve
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
Anonymous wrote:What are your views on the future of the 1998?
Guest,
I was so taken by how well the '98 is showing, today I ordered 6 more bottles. This one has drunk well since release and doesn't appear anywhere near decline. I love it for the pure hedonistic pleasure it gives, and, it is a great wine to share with folks who don't have alot of experience with Oz Shiraz.
Steve
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
[ I was so taken by how well the '98 is showing, today I ordered 6 more bottles. This one has drunk well since release and doesn't appear anywhere near decline. I love it for the pure hedonistic pleasure it gives, and, it is a great wine to share with folks who don't have alot of experience with Oz Shiraz.[/quote]
Where can you order them now? and how much it cost you?
I couldn't find it except in the Auction House.
Got one set of the 96 vintage and going to have a verticle tasting on the 96 98 and 99 later this month.
Where can you order them now? and how much it cost you?
I couldn't find it except in the Auction House.
Got one set of the 96 vintage and going to have a verticle tasting on the 96 98 and 99 later this month.
jacques wrote:Where can you order them now? and how much it cost you?
I couldn't find it except in the Auction House.
Got one set of the 96 vintage and going to have a verticle tasting on the 96 98 and 99 later this month.
Jacques,
As I am in The States, there are still a few bottles in the Pennsylvania pipeline.
WineSearcher says Discount Wines in Canberra still has an inventory, with an asking price of around $50 US. That's what I'm paying here in Pennsylvania.
Steve
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."