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The first fact that makes Peter Lehmann such a legend is his immense talent as a winemaker. From the start he’s been crafting wines of incredible quality and some of the Shiraz he produced at Saltram in the 1960s are still regarded as some of the Barossa’s finest.

Then there’s his absolute dedication to and faith in the Barossa and its people. When times were tough in the 1970s he stood by the grape growers of the region and his loyalty has been repaid through their unfaltering support of Peter Lehmann Wines.

The company’s staff have also always been incredibly loyal and from the beginning there has only been one Chief Winemaker: Andrew Wigan. His employment in 1976 has been described by Peter Lehmann as “the best decision he ever made” and the wealth of awards under Andrew’s belt are testimony to that belief.

You can experience the passion, dedication and expertise of Peter Lehmann Wines in June’s Wine of the Month – the Peter Lehmann Tempranillo 2006. Jam packed with lifted dark berry, herb, spice and leather aromas, this savoury Spanish variety is juicy and long with firm tannins: the perfect match for chocolate fondant with mandarin and ice-cream.

Australia excels in these delicious styles, with Tawny and Muscat two of the country’s most popular. Having had Port stripped from its name, Tawny is one of Australia’s oldest fortified styles. At the time of its release, Tawny has been aged in the barrel for many years. The best examples are balanced and smooth with complex rancio characters and a dry finish. They’re also a truly mouth-watering accompaniment to blue cheese or with espresso coffee.

Lusciously sweet, Muscat can be made from a range of grape varieties, all of which thrive in hot climates. Victoria’s Rutherglen region produces world famous examples of these wines and the Muscat of Rutherglen Network has devised a classificatory system to which all winemakers must adhere. This system is divided into four groups – Rutherglen, Classic, Grand and Rare – according to their richness, complexity and intensity of flavour.

You can taste beautifully flavoursome examples of Tawny and Muscat in the Fortified Finale 3-pack in the latest Wine Selectors catalogue.

p>One of the Vino Spectacular highlights is the Trophy-winning performance from Brand’s Laira. You can make the Trophy and 3 x Gold medal winning Cabernet Merlot 2009 your top billing red for just $15.99 a bottle when you buy the dozen, saving you a huge $72! Plus every dozen comes with a FREE bottle of Brand’s Laira Eric’s Blend Cabernets 2002 valued at $60.

An exciting new addition to this catalogue is the Dazzling Duos section. Here you can pick from six different pairings of premium quality wines with great savings. Some of the standouts include the Sam Miranda High Plains Sauvignon Blanc 2009 paired with the Forest Hill Estate Shiraz 2007 with savings of $60 on the dozen or the Peterson House Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay 2006 with the Geoff Hardy K1 Rosé 2006 which are yours with savings of $71 on the dozen.

These stars and many more are shining in Vino Spectacular so check it out while there are still stocks left!

Featuring six great names in Australian wine, this is a FREE gift that you won’t forget! A line-up of legends, it includes Evans & Tate, Grant Burge, Di Giorgio, De Bortoli, Petersons and Shottesbrooke who have all presented a superb red wine for your enjoyment. You’ll savour straight Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of the two plus two Cabernet Merlot blends. A 6-pack like this doesn’t come along very often and it’s yours FREE when your friends successfully join. What are you waiting for? Start name dropping now to receive your FREE gift worth $141.50!

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