It's now part of Barossa legend that Peter Lehmann established the winery in the late 1970s, to protect the livelihood of growers, his mates, who were facing financial ruin.
Each of the succeeding decades provided its own challenge and was characterised by Peter’s stubborn defence of the integrity of Peter Lehmann Wines against unwelcome and, in his view, hostile advances from outside parties. These would have destroyed the ‘soul’ of the Company, founded as it was on mateship, and an unwavering belief in the Barossa.
Fortunately, ‘PL’ prevailed and to this day the growers, some 5th & 6th generation, continue the partnership founded on a series of handshake agreements – illustrating Peter’s unshakable belief that his word is his bond.
Peter was formally recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 International Wine Challenge for his contribution to the Australian Wine Industry.