The story begins with Joseph Ernst Seppelt, a merchant who emigrated to Australia with his family in 1849, from Silesia, in what is now Poland. The family settled in the Barossa Valley in 1851 and bought the property now known as Seppeltsfield. The first vintages were produced in the family kitchen, but in 1867 Joseph began the construction of a full-scale winery. Unfortunately, he did not get to experience the finished vineyard, but his pioneering spirit lived on after him. His eldest son, Oscar Benno Seppelt worked hard to ensure his father's dream came true. Benno expanded Seppeltsfield and by the turn of the 20th century it was Australia's largest winery, producing 2 million liters annually. Later generations continued to expand both vineyards and vineyards, and in this way have helped to secure Seppeltsfield's position as Australia's leading mulled wine producer.
Seppeltsfield owns almost 100 hectares of vineyards, which include is planted with the Barossa's traditional Shiraz and Grenache grape varieties, as well as the traditional European grape varieties for the production of Touriga and Palomino.
Aged for 10 to 15 years and has developed a rich and luxurious taste, with spice, caramel, plum and ending in a lovely fragrance. A complex wine that is enjoyed chilled.
