JM 1ST APPROACH

Seppeltsfield Wines are the proud custodians of the priceless collection of fortified wines spanning more than 150 years of winemaking excellence. This heritage includes a range of fortified wines that is Australia's most diverse and unsurpassed in reputation for quality.

Grenache, Shiraz (Syrah), Mourvèdre (Mataro) - Component wines are aged individually in small oak casks at Seppeltsfield before a careful selection and blending process. The resulting blend is placed into the Solera system for maturation before release. Deep mahogany in colour, with olive green tinges. A powerful bouquet displaying an excellent balance of rich fruit, nutty vanillin oak and a hint of chocolate. Further complexity is derived from the aged rancio character and fine brandy spirit, the epitome of the Para liqueur style. Full bodied, rich and luscious, with concentrated lingering flavours. With aging the wine has become complex, smooth and mellow.

A pronounced rancio character is also evident, derived from extended oak maturation. In a squat, heavy base, clear glass bottle; a very substantial step up the quality tree, the dried fruit/Christmas cake flavours perfectly balanced by gentle rancio. This is a wine which leads you on and on. Average age 10 years; 500 ml. Screwcap. 19.1% alc. Rating 93 James Halliday