Two varieties
Of the incredible array of table wines produced in Australia since the 1800s, it is the amalgam of Cabernet & Shiraz that has made what is widely accepted as the country’s greatest and has become internationally recognised as Australia’s signature red.

Two regions
Of all the regions to grow Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, it is Coonawarra and the Barossa that have over time demonstrated both excellence and consistency in producing Australia’s finest examples of each. Their respective climatic conditions are ideally suited to each variety, and provide the best possible components for this classic blend.

Two families
The partnership between the Lehmann & Hesketh families stretches back to the 1970’s when Peter & Robert formed Masterson Wines. This was the genesis of Peter Lehmann Wines, and the collaboration that famously saved the livelihoods of many Barossa grape growers. Their sons Jonathon and Phil are the next generation working together, and it is their respective vineyards in Coonawarra and the Barossa that supply the fruit for this wine.

Grapes for this wine came from three of our long-term growers; the Brazel’s, the Koerner’s and the Castine’s. The blend is from six different blocks, with the majority coming from a dry-grown east facing vineyard just outside the township of Watervale in the Clare Valley.

The Grenache vines of the Barossa Valley are some of the oldest in the world, and we celebrate their existence with this bright, fresh, fruit driven wine. Fruit is sourced from two of our on-going grower vineyards – Hampel and Schiller families – in the Ebenezer sub-region of the Barossa Valley.

Sourced from three unique blocks on a 20Ha vineyard in Ebenezer – each block is planted to a different vine-selection resulting in a beautiful amalgam of elements; clone 1654 provides rich, dark fruits and power, BVRC30 brings spice and elegance whilst Maywald contributes the smooth, caramel-like hints of sweetness.

Fruit for this Shiraz is sourced from the family acreage of Paddy Brazel, located on the southern edge of the Watervale township in Clare Valley. The whole property is dry-grown so the yield is extremely low and as such the colours and flavours are very concentrated.

Fruit for our Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills, a region that has gathered a strong reputation for young and fresh styled Sauvignon Blanc.

The Clare Valley has long been acclaimed as the Riesling capital of Australia; we have sourced fruit from its star pupil – Watervale – to produce a sublime Riesling that highlights its regional characteristics.

The Barossa Valley is synonymous with Australian Shiraz and is home to the largest repository of old vine Shiraz in the country. Fruit for this wine is sourced from the Kalleske family vineyard in the Koonunga Hill sub-district of the Barossa Valley, where the warm climate and heavy clay soils are ideal for the production of soulful Shiraz.

Shiraz is the jewel in Australia’s wine crown – widely (and successfully) planted in an array of regions, microclimates and soil types. Shiraz has proved itself an extremely versatile variety, producing full-bodied, ripe berry examples from the warm regions, and lean, spicy styles from the cool.

Coonawarra and Cabernet Sauvignon have long been regarded as the power couple of the Australian wine industry. Fruit for our Cabernet is sourced from the southern end of the Coonawarra region upon the Williams family vineyard.

Although still rare to find outside of its native Italy, Negroamaro fruit for this wine is grown by the Kalleske family on their vineyard in the Koonunga Hill sub-district of the Barossa Valley.

In the same way that nature has taken the best of these creatures to perfect the Porcupotamus, this wine​ takes the classic ​f​avour pr​ofile​ expected of the Pinot Noir grape variety but with a tad more body to the mid palate from the Shiraz, to make an elegant and gorgeously ​fl​avoured red wine.​ Blending not only makes more interesting creatures, it also makes better wine.

In the same way that nature has taken the best of these three creatures to perfect the Hippocrocopig, ​this wine combines the bright fruit and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, with the soft palate of Mataro and the generosity of the Aragonez grape variety, to make a medium bodied yet densely ​fl​avoured red.​ Blending not only makes more interesting creatures, it also makes better wine.

In the same way that nature has taken the best of these creatures to perfect the Vulturedog, the generous soft middle palate of Shiraz ​is blended with the savoury elements and tannin structure of Tempranillo to make a full flavoured yet eminently drinkable red. Blending not only makes more interesting creatures, it also makes better wine.

Graceful and refined, Madeline Alice Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV is bottle fermented in the traditional method, then aged on lees before disgorging and dosage. The result is a complex and elegant style of sparking wine.

Vibrant and elegant, The Black Sparkling Shiraz NV strikes a good balance between extracting appropriate tannin for structure, while retaining natural fruit drive and aromatics. The result is a bright, full-bodied Sparkling Shiraz showing personality and character.

Our Proposition Moscato is made in a crisp and fruit forward style. Following picking the grapes are immediately crushed and transferred to stainless steel fermenters before being bottled as early as possible to retain freshness. The resulting wine shows fruit driven sweetness balanced with good acidity and a touch of spritz.

Bright Young Things is made from fruit grown in the cooler climate region of Limestone Coast. The lower temperature of this area creates an extended ripening period, for the grapes, which results in abundance of flavour and crisp, natural acidity. A bright and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc that showcases vivid varietal characteristics.

Fruit for this wine is sourced from a selection of premium vineyards within the Limestone Coast region. We have focused our fruit source on the cooler climates which produce grapes with higher levels of natural acidity and clean, focused varietal flavours. Rules of Engagement fragrant and lifted with a fresh, clean and crisp palate. 

Made in a fresh, aromatic style Lost Weekend has been crafted with measured oak influence to accentuate the varietal definition, palate structure and natural fruit notes of the wine. The resulting Chardonnay is clean and crisp with well balanced fruit sweetness and acidity.

Wild at Heart Rosé is made from the free-run juice of select premium red grape parcels. The fruit is picked at optimum ripeness and fermented in stainless steel to capture the fresh varietal notes. The limited skin contact results in a pale coloured Rosé with soft tannins and a crisp finish.

Fruit for our Twist of Fate Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a selection of premium vineyards within the South Australian growing region. To accentuate the bright moreish fruit notes, and create a vibrant, aromatic style of wine, we have chosen to restrict the use of oak during fermentation.

Fruit for this Shiraz is sourced from vineyards located in the Limestone Coast where the slightly cooler-climate produces fruit with a excellent natural acidity and bright flavours. Midday Somewhere is a medium-bodied wine with bright primary fruit characters partnered nicely alongside subtle hints of chocolate and spice.

Fruit for the Hesketh Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz is sourced from two premium vineyards within the renowned wine state of South Australia. The moderate climate of these regions results in an extended ripening period which enhances flavour development.

Fruit for the Hesketh Winemaker’s Selection Cabernet is sourced from two premium vineyards in the south-east of South Australia. The slightly cooler micro-climate here allows the grapes to retain their natural acidity and emphasise vibrant flavours.

Our Resurrection Vineyard in the Ebenezer sub-district of the Barossa Valley is home to 20ha of Shiraz vines, some of which were planted more than 30 years ago. This area of the Valley is known as ‘Shiraz territory’ and produces very high quality crops

Sourced from the Williams vineyard in Coonawarra where the cool-maritime climate allows grapes to develop colour and flavour at a slower rate, making these elements much more intense.

Our Hesketh ‘Old Vine’ Shiraz has benefited from the intensity of flavour produced by these prized, old-vines, to create a remarkable wine which avidly tells the story of Australian wine history and culture.