Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013 Wine Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013

Barossa Valley, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 15

Add My Review

Price: $40.00

Drink: 2015-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Peter Lehmann

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

A supple, rich Barossa Shiraz with a gorgeous profile of fruit flavour and colour. Velvet texture on the palate and finish. This wine was aged in 100% new French oak barrels. Pair with prime rib.

This Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013 was reviewed on December 8, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2012 2011

Add New Vintage

Pricing & Stock Information

LCBO
662056
$40.00
Check Stock

BCLDB
135558
$53.76
Check Stock

AGLC
713902

Reviews and Ratings

Emilie Ryan rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

The wine that made us change our mind about Australian Shiraz.…
Presentation: Distinctive label, which we’ve come to associate with very good Australian Shiraz
Appearance: Deep purple, about as dark as you can get – verging on ink
Nose: Medium-to-pronounced nose, jammy black fruit (blackberries, blueberries, cherries), toasted wood, lavender, violets
Taste: Dry, full body, high acidity, high, round yet drying tannins, with notes of jammy black fruit (blackberries), new leather, new toasted wood, cedar, ink
Finish: long jammy blackberries and leather
Overall impression: This Shiraz is big in all respects. It pairs excellently with blue cheese, matching it at each step, which means you need strongly-flavoured foods with this, BBQ or otherwise. Although a little on the expensive side for an Australian Shiraz, it’s worth every penny in our view. Enjoy it now or keep it 2-5 years to see it develop even more.
Value: 4/5

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Lots of minty blurb and purple fruit, with black briar, vanilla, cocoa, and green coffee. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Fantastic! Supple, smooth, deep, complex, balanced. Red berry, pomegranate, dark chocolate, black peppercorn. Savoury. Long finish with persistence of berry and dark chocolate. Pairs well with braised beef. Tasted 2013 vintage in Nov 2017. 93 points. #BespokeTastings

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Meaty aromas with lots of plum, cherry, and black pepper. The taste is full and rich with some dark chocolate coming through. Big, spicy, and well structured.

Caitlin Coleman rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

One of the most polished Shiraz’s ive ever tasted! Rich chocolate and mocha aromas with dark fruit on the nose. High alcohol levels bring out all the black fruit on the palate. Absolutely appetizing with red meat and hard cheeses.

Wineboy rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Loads of ripe black fruit, with more than a dollop of oak to almost match. Softer acids, which accent the ripeness of the fruit. Power, and richness. An Aussie wine lovers dream.

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Mellow aromas of red and dark berries with mocha and slight spice, followed by dark currants, spice and subtle smoky notes on a smooth, balanced palate. Wonderful with filet mignon.
Tasted Nov. 2017

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Deep inky ruby colour with dark cherry, dark plum, fresh bay leaves and a slight sweating of pepper spice. Rich flavours of plum, cassis, dark fruit, ripe blueberry, mint and ground pepper heat on the tongue. Rich and spicy. Medium plus acidity, tannin, and finish with fresh fruity spices at the end. Pair with grilled sausages, and meats. Lamb and pork shoulder.
92 points - November 19, 2017

Sylvain Segard rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Opaque ruby. Intense blueberry aroma. Full bodied. Gentle tannins. A very juicy wine with intense, full fruit flavours. Long gentle acidity. Score 92.
(S.Segard, reviewed Nov. 19, 2017)

Donna Hargrove rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Deep ruby in colour this Australian Shiraz is a nice blend of red and blackberries. Slightly spicy on the tongue with smoky finish. A great big wine with beef, lamb or wild meats.

Tasted November 17, 2017

Bill Wright Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Full fruit flavour with deep colour and opaque. Nice long tart and peppery finish.

Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cinnamon and dark fruit on the nose. Smooth, dry tannins, with tastes of mint and pepper and a long acidic finish.

Tasted November 19, 2017

Simon Chen rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Jammy wine but has good tannin. If you like big aussie shiraz, this is a good choice

1 Member would buy this wine again

Taras

If you liked the Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013, you might also like these wines:

Add bottle and/or label shots for this wine
Wineries and agents: Add notes for this wine
Find this wine in other stores

Recipes for Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

SAVE MY SEAT!

Wine of the Week

As featured on

Vallepicciola Red Wine
Chianti Classico 2021,
Tuscany D.O.C.G. ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 335,106 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources. learn more

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 335,106 strong:

Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 2013 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Pricing & Stock Information

Reviews and Ratings