Deep red-black colour with a dark centre with a bouquet loaded with spicy plum and chocolate notes and the palate is typically firm, rich and with a long finish which is a legacy of the low yielding vineyards of the north-west Barossa. 

The first wine we ever made and sold by Peter Lehmann was called ‘The Futures Shiraz’. It was exclusive to friends and family on a ‘pay now and we’ll deliver in two years’ arrangement. This vintage of ‘Futures’ Shiraz is a toast to the faith of those friends and family who believed in Peter Leman's dream. It bears the same name as that original wine, and carries all of its spirited character. True to its origins, 'Futures' Shiraz is sourced from a small number of Barossa
vineyards that produce low yielding and highly concentrated fruit.

The 2014 vintage started in very hot weather but was interrupted by two days of heavy rain in mid February after which the weather settled down and we experienced wonderful Indian summer conditions for the remainder of the vintage. This allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, producing wines of exceptional quality.

In the winery grapes were fermented & macerated on skins for up to 2 weeks, with some partial barrel fermentation. Following processing and clarification, the wine was matured for 15 months in French oak hogsheads prior to bottling. Eminently enjoyable now, but will handsomely reward with cellar maturation.

Food Pairing: Perfect with roast beef, grilled steak, hearty casseroles such as braised ox tail or lamb shanks.