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New Barossa TV Ad Launched
24 May 2013
A new TV commercial for the Barossa has been launched as part of a $6 million campaign to promote South Australian tourism.
Make It 2 x 100/100 Point Reviews!
13 May 2013
Seppeltsfield has done it yet again with the perfect 100/100 Point score, making it two already this year for the 1913 Para Tawny.
100th Vintage for Gravity Flow Winery
26 April 2013
Seppeltsfield's 1888 Gravity Flow Winery is celebrating a remarkable 100 vintages, with its 2013 Barossa vintage now complete.
1913 Para Tawny Receives Perfect Score
12 March 2013
The Seppeltsfield 1913 Para 100 Year Old Tawny has been awarded the perfect score once again, with influential publication The Wine Advocate announcing its South Australian wine reviews recently.
New Ownership Structure For Seppeltsfield
5 March 2013
On Tuesday 5th March, Seppeltsfield moved in to a new generation of ownership structure, with Warren Randall becoming majority shareholder
2011 Barossa Shiraz Released | 94 Point Rating
4 March 2013
Following the sell out of Seppeltsfield's Shiraz Grenache Carignan blend, the estate is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 Barossa Shiraz.
1913 100 Year Old Para Tawny Release
18 February 2013
Seppeltsfield will officially release a 100 year old wine on Wednesday the 20th of February, with the unveiling of the 1913 Para Vintage Tawny.
The Beers Are Back In Town
11 February 2013
Fresh brews are officially back at Seppeltsfield and available for ordering from Cellar Door.
Para Anthology Release Coined "Living History"
2 January 2013
Following the release of 20 Limited Release Para Anthology sets (1907-1912), wine expert Andrew Caillard has coined the rare treasures as "living history".
Australian Wine Treasure Up For Grabs
17 December 2012
Iconic Australian wine estate, Seppeltsfield, has released a rare piece of wine history this week, with the unveiling of a "Perfect" six pack Tawny set.
Seppeltsfield Scores 3 Wines in Australia's Top 100
8 November 2012
Australia's Top 100 Wines of 2012 have just been released by taste.com.au and chief wine selector, Tony Love. Continuing a remarkable award and endorsement track record for 2012, Seppeltsfield has featured 3 wines in the Top 100 listing.
2012 Rutherglen Wine Show Results
3 October 2012
The Rutherglen Wine Show is arguably Australia's most competitive show for the fortified wine category. Having run for over 120 years and with well over 2000 entires across various classes, it is considered a major show in the Australian wine calendar.
Wine Show Trophy Hauls for Seppeltsfield
24 September 2012
Seppeltsfield is celebrating a series of trophy hauls, with oustanding results coming at both the Marananga and Barossa 2012 Wine Shows.
Tourism Coup For Seppeltsfield
24 September 2012
Seppeltsfield is pleased to be one of the successful SA Tourism businesses to receive a boost for a quality Australian tourism experience, via the 'TQUAL' federal government grant scheme.
Fortified 'Wine of the Year' for Seppeltsfield
20 September 2012
Seppeltsfield's 1991 21 year old Para Tawny has been named as South Australia's Fortified Wine of the Year, at the recent 2012 awards unveiling in Adelaide.
Owen Andrews Artisan Beef Pie Recipe
13 September 2012
Seppeltsfield Chef Owen Andrew's provides the recipe for our Artisan Beef Pie - a menu favourite at the recent Barossa Gourmet Weekend.
Seppeltsfield Featured in Halliday Top 5 Star Rated Wineries
3 September 2012
Following the release of his 2013 Australian Wine Companion, industry doyen James Halliday has named Seppeltsfield in his Top 5 Star Rated Wineries.
Solero Fortified & Food Pairings, with Owen Andrews
31 August 2012
Seppeltsfield Chef Owen Andrews pairs a cross section of fortifieds to simple tasting spoon ideas.
Sir Attenborough Receives Iconic Barossa Gift
16 August 2012
Iconic Australian wine estate, Seppeltsfield has been places in the spotlight alongside Sir David Attenborough.
6 Perfect Scores In a Row
9 August 2012
Australia’s most iconic wine estate, Seppeltsfield is celebrating a remarkable record for its renowned ‘Para’ 100 Year Old Vintage Tawny, receiving its sixth perfect score in a row from industry doyen James Halliday.
Table Wines Impress James Halliday - 'Best of the Best'
9 August 2012
Following a stunning debut at the 2011 Barossa & Maranaga Wine Shows (taking out Trophies), Seppeltsfield's table wines have now been given high prasie by Australia's most influential wine critique - James Halliday.
Seppeltsfield Cooper Showcased in Hong Kong
6 June 2012
Seppeltsfield’s resident Cooper, Andrew Young, has recently returned from Hong Kong, having been showcased as part of a live cooperage demonstration to some of China’s most influential business executives.
1981 Seppeltsfield Para Liqueur Tawny - Review by Tyson Stelzer
5 June 2012
With the return of the iconic bell shaped bottle, Tyson Stelzer reviews the 1981 Para Liqueur as part of Wine Taste Weekly.
Seppeltsfield Table Wines; the story behind the labels
31 May 2012
With the exciting release of Seppeltsfield's new table wine collection, much interest has been raised in the story behind the iconic label design
Owen Andrews Gourmet Tomato Soup Recipe
17 May 2012
Seppeltsfield's Chef Owen Andrews is proud to announce the latest offering to the cellar door menu - gourmet Barossa tomato soup.
Fiona Donald- 2012 Barons of the Barossa Winemaker of the Year
20 February 2012
BARONS OF BAROSSA DECLARATION OF VINTAGE The Barons of Barossa wine fraternity celebrated the 2012 Declaration of Vintage in a colourful ceremony in Tanunda on Sunday morning under clear skies, ideal for a Barossa harvest celebration.
"Jiang Ai" Chinese TV Drama Filming
17 February 2012
"Jiang Ai" Chinese TV Drama Filming in the Barossa, including the iconic Seppeltsfield Winery and palm avenue. The visit generated considerable positive publicity for South Australia, take a look at the recent coverage: See links below.
Jeni Port honours Australian vignerons going above and beyond the call of duty.
24 January 2012
Warren Randall, Seppeltsfield Wines - For services to Australian wine. Some wine companies are passing through history. Others are history. Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley, established in 1851 and home to five generations of the Seppelt family,...
Cheers to the king of the Barossa Valley
27 October 2011
ONE of Australia's most celebrated wineries, Seppeltsfield, has expanded its ownership of vineyards in the Barossa Valley by 500 per cent. The winery yesterday bought a majority share of the former managed investment scheme, the Barossa Vines...
Seppeltsfield welcomes a new era with stunning win
20 September 2011
Seppeltsfield tops 2011 Barossa wine show with a new focus on table wines.
Seppeltsfield Named in Australia's Top Cellar Doors
2 April 2012
Respected magazine Gourmet Traveller WINE has named Seppeltsfield as one of Australia's Top Cellar Doors.
Gravity Flow 1st Crush Video
20 February 2012
1888 Seppeltsfield Gravity Flow Winery, designed and built by Benno Seppelt. 120 small batch concrete open fermenters on 6 levels on the Seppeltsfield Valley hillside- now lined with stainless steel. Best of both worlds!
2012 James Halliday Wine Companion - Released
4 August 2011
Seppeltsfield 100 year old PARA TAWNY, 1910 & 1911 Vintages both receive 100 points!
Angaston CFS Celebrates 70 years
19 May 2011
The Angaston Brigade of the Country Fire Service (CFS) will celebrate 70 years of service this Sunday, 22 May with a display of vintage items and a lunch for past and present Brigade members.
Seppeltsfield ‘Cellar No. 6’ Tokay, or, The new old whackbooglejammer
18 May 2011
I’ve been told that fortified wine isn’t as popular as it once was and that people aren’t drinking it any more. I guess the words Sherry and Port conjure up unwarranted images of stuffy old businessman in suits spouting many a tedious phrase, most...
2011 Barossa Vintage Festival Washup
11 May 2011
Well its all over for another two years! What a successful 10 days starting with Carnival at Seppeltsfield Winery and finishing with the Vintage Ball in Seppeltsfield's Great Vintage Hall.
Warren & CB at it again
21 April 2011
Welcome to The Week That Nearly Was – Thursday edition! On Tuesday afternoon I had a meeting with winemaker Warren Randall at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa...
Seppeltsfield Vera Viola Olorosso
15 March 2011
WHEN WAS the last time you had a Sherry? Before you guffaw, hear me out.... http://www.theweeklyreview.com.au/article-display/Sherry/3684
160th Birthday Celebrated with the release of the 1911 Para Vintage Tawny
9 March 2011
On the 20th of February 2011 (our 160th Birthday), Seppeltsfield Wines released the 100 year old Para Port from the 1911 vintage. This unique wine is the 33rd consecutive 100 year old Para Tawny to be released (the first being the 1878 vintage in...
South Australian vineyards come out in force to support flood victims
3 February 2011
South Australian vineyards have joined forces with the Australian Wine industry in an unprecedented show of generosity by the industry for flood victims. More than three hundred vineyards and wineries (of which 112 are from SA) have donated $240,000 in...
IS THIS THE WORLD'S PEFECT WINE?
9 November 2010
IS THIS THE WORLD'S PEFECT WINE? The 1910 Seppeltsfield (100 year old) PARA Vintage Tawny has just been awarded Australia’s only 100 point wine at the release of ‘The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide 2011” by Nick Stock.
The Qwoff Boys visit Seppeltsfield
9 October 2010
Take 2 wineloving guys, a VW Kombi and some imagination ....and you've got a great Seppeltfield Story...
Get Famous in the Barossa...
29 July 2010
Meet Joanne... She entered the competition and filmed Seppeltsfield as the feature piece .. naturally she was selected as a finalistic... Check out their Barossa videos and vote for which one you like best. Good luck to all our finalists and thanks...
Seppeltsfield named a Red 5 star winery in the 2011 edition of James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion, published July 28th 2010
28 July 2010
Seppeltsfield named a Red 5 star winery in the 2011 edition of James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion, published July 28th 2010. www.winecompanion.com.au
Empire of the Sun
22 March 2010
The title of an extended article and interview about Seppeltsfield by eminent wine writer Ralph Kyte-Powell, published recently in The Age.
2010 Vintage has commenced at Seppeltsfields Gravity Flow Winery
17 February 2010
See some great photos of the first load of Barossa Shiraz to be recieved at the 1890 Gravity Flow WInery.
Vintage 2010
7 February 2010
Vintage 2010 is just around the corner at Seppeltsfield. We have recommissioned no less than 80 of the original open fermenters in the 1888 Seppeltsfield Gravity Flow winery. Lucky number in the year of the Tiger!
cleanskin Seppeltsfield VP
7 February 2010
Nice little review from someone with a good palate!
WineSkinny rave!
7 February 2010
Wineskinny.com is wine writer Robyn Tinsley's website. Very knowledegeable indeed, and she just happens to appreciate the finer fortifieds which I had the pleasure of showing her last year in Texas!
Tour Down Under
19 January 2010
Today Tuesday 19th January 2010 Lance and his mates will whizz pass Seppeltsfield at around 1.22pm (their times!) Come on down to Benno's Kiosk for a Barossa Bock beer or a cool Seppeltsfield Ruby on ice. Pics and vids of them at our Kilikanoon...
Langton's review of 2009 includes 100 yr old
16 January 2010
“Claret for boys, port for men, shiraz for heroes” so says Andrew Caillard M.W. about this year's top secondary market performers including the Seppeltsfield 100 year old Para Tawny
Gourmet Traveller on Warren Randall
4 December 2009
Now that I've introduced Warren here's an article from Gourmet Traveller
Belated welcome
4 December 2009
Seppeltsfield welcomes our new partner and Managing Director Warren Randall
DP 90 wins another trophy
26 September 2009
Seppeltsfield DP 90 Tawny, Australia's most awarded wine has won yet another trophy. Best Fortified wine at the 2009 Barossa Wine Show
Harvey Steiman Wine Spectator on Seppeltsfield
12 August 2009
Harvey Steiman from Wine Spectator has tasted and discussed some of Seppeltsfield's rarities. You need to be a member to read the whole article. Worth joining. Their content and database is amazing.
Halliday on Ruby
3 August 2009
James Halliday understands the fun in fortified. You should too with our RUBY- try it with crushed ice and chopped lime, like a caipirinha...
James Halliday 2010 Australian Wine Companion
3 August 2009
The Bible is out- the 2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion still only one 100 point wine Seppeltsfield 100 year old Para Tawny. Lots of great reviews for the whole portfolio. Scores and details below reproduced by kind permission Australian...
Family Friendly in the Barossa
23 June 2009
The Barossa Living Magazine has reviewed....
Jancis Robinson M.W. Wine of the week
9 June 2009
Jancis Robinson has chosen Seppeltsfield Cellar no 8 (or 9 depending on where you are) as her wine of the week, adding another great review to that of Matthew Jukes and Decanter Awards. Seems like all agree that it represents exceptional value- our...
landmark blog
6 June 2009
and here's one from Julia Harding M.W. who writes for Jancis Robinson
Landmark Tutorial blogs
6 June 2009
This week some lucky young wine folk had the experience of their lives tasting the best Australia has to offer, including some of Seppeltsfield's treasures. Here's Jamie Goode's take on the fortifieds... (BTW Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling was...
Drink, Fortify and Conquer
5 June 2009
"It is the most important collection of Australian wine in existence" says Ray Jordan, W.A's pre-eminent wine scribe, after a visit to Seppeltsfield recently. Enjoyed showing him around and giving a taste of some of the special treasures Maestro James...
Adelaide Review Valmai Hankel
4 June 2009
Para Perfect is how Valmai Hankel starts her article on Seppeltsfield and our great fortifieds. She reminds us that Winestate gave the first 100 year old- the 1878 a score of 20 1/2 out of 20, describing it as priceless..If you want a bottle of the 1878...
Glenpara review
2 June 2009
Nice review by Rick Allen on Glenpara GSM
Winestate gives Seppeltsfield the thumbs up
2 June 2009
Influential Wine magazine Winestate has written about our Village revival plans- rather well I think! They have understood our desire for a C21 village which respects the extraordinary history and traditions which Seppeltsfield embodies Nathan
Ken Gargett Courier Mail on Seppeltsfield
27 May 2009
Ken waxes lyrical about Seppeltsfield under new ownership and raves about the 1908 100 year old Para
"one of the greatest value sweet wines in the known universe"
17 May 2009
Matthew Jukes publishes a highly influential annual list of the Best 100 Australian wines. At a function at Australia House we were delighted to find Seppeltsfield Cellar no 9 Muscat (Cellar no 8 in Australia!) up there. "one of the greatest value...
Seppeltsfield at London Wine Fair
17 May 2009
We weren't known before, but I think we will be now!
Sterling Wines Auctions on the 100 year old
9 May 2009
Have a look at how Sterling Wines Auctions describe the 100 year old- in a word Perfect!
100-year-old Released
7 May 2009
Australia's rarest wine was officially launched at Seppeltsfield last week on the 1st of May
Fortifieds to change names
5 May 2009
Apera not sherry and Topaque not Tokay. As long as you drink it! James Godfrey was on the committe which agonised over new names...


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