COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Seppeltsfield
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 1851 by Joseph Ernst Seppelt, Seppeltsfield is one of Australia's oldest and most historically significant wineries. While globally famous for its monumental Centennial Collection of fortified tawnies dating back to 1878, the estate underwent a grand renaissance in 2017. Since then, Seppeltsfield has introduced a world-class luxury portfolio of dry still table wines, emphasizing pure and modern Barossa styles. This Shiraz is sourced from estate vineyards along the coveted Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley, showcasing a contemporary expression of the region's signature grape.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Processed in the historic 1888 Gravity Cellar, which uses natural hillside terraces to gently extract flavors without mechanical pumps.
Fact 02
Sourced from estate vineyards on the Barossa's Western Ridge, certified sustainable under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
Fact 03
Seppeltsfield is famous for its Centennial Collection, featuring an unbroken run of single-vintage Fortified Tawnies dating back to 1878.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are 100% destemmed and processed in Seppeltsfield's historic 1888 Gravity Cellar. Built into the natural hillside over a series of terraces, this gravity-assisted process allows for gentle extraction of color, flavor, and tannin without the harsh friction of mechanical pumps. Fermentation takes place over 7 to 10 days on skins in open-top, 8-tonne fermenters. Following minimal intervention and malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured for 10 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit aromatics and well-seasoned French oak hogsheads.
