1923 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny

BY ANGUS HUGHSON | FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In 1878, Oscar Benno Seppelt started a long tradition for Seppeltsfield Para Tawny Ports when he put down his first fortified barrel destined for a century in the cellar before release. It is rare and one-of-a-kind, which explains the astronomical pricing, making it the most expensive wine in the country by volume. The unbroken line of vintages is a great tribute to the winery, which has not deviated in almost 150 years. There is, unfortunately, little known about fruit sourcing or grape varieties. All we know is that the fruit was entirely from South Australia and likely largely Grenache, Shiraz and potentially Mataro from the Barossa Valley, as that was traditional at the time. Vine age is also a mystery. Over time in barrel, everything is dialed up a notch as evaporation concentrates the flavor and structure, providing an incredibly unique experience.