Paramount Collection
Paramount XO Tawny
Seppeltsfield Wines are the proud custodians of a priceless collection of fortified wines spanning more than 150 years of winemaking excellence.
The Paramount Collection comprises the pinnacle of this achievement in each of the great fortified wine styles.
In 1878, Benno Seppelt laid down a puncheon of his finest port, to be matured for 100 years. This tradition continues today, and each year on May 1, Seppeltsfield releases a single vintage tawny aged 100 years.
As each vintage ages, after about 50 years of annual evaporation (the angel’s share), the barrel in maintained by topping with wine from that vintage. The concentrated essence remaining in the final barrel after 100 years is carefully blended with selected aged tawny and a new solera created. This is the basis of the Paramount Collection XO Tawny. This wine has never before been released.
To keep Benno’s dream alive we have added small quantities of tawny from every vintage from 1878 to the current 100 year old. This will continue on May 1 each year, when the barrels in the solera will be blended with a portion of the current 100 year old Para Tawny.
An extremely limited quantity will be released each year.
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Family
Siblings
Vineyard Region
Barossa
Grape Variety
A blend of many varieties including but not limited to Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro, not necessarily in percentage order.
Maturation
The concentrated essence remaining in the final barrel after 100 years is carefully blended with selected aged tawny and a new solera created. This is the basis of the Paramount Collection XO Tawny. This wine has never before been released.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 20.5
Peak Drinking
Now
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Paramount XO Tawny
Seppeltsfield Wines are the proud custodians of a priceless collection of fortified wines spanning more than 150 years of winemaking excellence.
The Paramount Collection comprises the pinnacle of this achievement in each of the great fortified wine styles.
In 1878, Benno Seppelt laid down a puncheon of his finest port, to be matured for 100 years. This tradition continues today, and each year on May 1, Seppeltsfield releases a single vintage tawny aged 100 years.
As each vintage ages, after about 50 years of annual evaporation (the angel’s share), the barrel in maintained by topping with wine from that vintage. The concentrated essence remaining in the final barrel after 100 years is carefully blended with selected aged tawny and a new solera created. This is the basis of the Paramount Collection XO Tawny. This wine has never before been released.
To keep Benno’s dream alive we have added small quantities of tawny from every vintage from 1878 to the current 100 year old. This will continue on May 1 each year, when the barrels in the solera will be blended with a portion of the current 100 year old Para Tawny.
An extremely limited quantity will be released each year.
Become a Family Member on Checkout, and receive 10% discount on this item
Family
Siblings
Vineyard Region
Barossa
Grape Variety
A blend of many varieties including but not limited to Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro, not necessarily in percentage order.
Maturation
The concentrated essence remaining in the final barrel after 100 years is carefully blended with selected aged tawny and a new solera created. This is the basis of the Paramount Collection XO Tawny. This wine has never before been released.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 20.5
Peak Drinking
Now
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