2018 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz, Barossa Valley

A famous name in the annals of Australian wine and one with an enviable track record in the cellar. Deep crimson with aromas of black cherry, blood plum and blackberry over hints of brown spice, graphite, dried tobacco, cedar, crushed herbs, licorice, choc-mint, leather, blackforest cake and earth. Full bodied and 'classically' framed, with a familiar, comforting travel across the palate, a solid core of spiced black fruits, fine-grained tannins and plenty of structure for the long haul. Drink 2026-2050.

96 points Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, April 2026

Blood red, opaque and inky. Heady aromas of satsuma plum, sweet charry oak, spice, graphite and black pudding. Dense, dark, deep and brooding in flavour. Plum, mulberry and dark cherry with lashings of oak, Asian spice, mocha and dried dark fruits. Firm and textured on the finish and with a decent acid kick. A big time Barossa brute. Drink 2024-2039.

96 points Aaron Brasher, The Real Review, November 2024

Bold chocolate, ripe blackberries and sweet spices on the nose. Svelte and plush on the palate, with sleek tannins gliding through the ripe but fresh fruit. It has an almost full body and a lengthy finish. Very high quality, but better give it one or two more years to let the wood influence meld. 

93 points Zekun Shuai, James Suckling, November 2024

Gold 2024 Barossa Wine Show 

Gold 2021 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

The Stonewell Shiraz, first made in 1987, has one guiding principle: to be Peter Lehmann’s best shiraz of vintage. The name Stonewell was chosen in recognition of the high-quality shiraz grapes being grown around Stonewell Road in the Marananga subregion of the Barossa Valley.

This is a massive wine. Deep, black centre with loads of dark, plummy fruit and a touch of chocolate and aniseed. Richly structured palate with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. Will drink well over a very long time with careful cellaring. Will show its best side during the cooler months with rich hearty food.