Peter Lehmann The Mentor Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Named in honour of Peter Lehmann himself, a renowned mentor, the fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn from old vines from across a selection of Barossa sub-regions. It is bursting with aromas of peak-summer blackberries and cherries. Spicy and rich, there’s dark chocolate and sweet baking spices reminiscent of plum cake, fresh from the oven, served warm with a scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream. The opulence continues on the palate and I am delighted that this has been achieved without a hint of alcohol warmth. There’s an added burst of fresher raspberries and red currant flavours with fine tea-leaf tannins. This will age beautifully but is also a joy now; give it a vigorous splash into a decanter to release its potential.