When the magnificent stone Seppeltsfield Port Store was completed in 1878, Benno Seppelt selected a puncheon (500 litre barrel) of his finest port wine from that vintage. He then decreed that it remain untouched for 100 years before being opened and released.
This tradition of laying down the finest puncheon from each vintage has continued every year since 1878 and now Seppelt has the world's most significant stock of consecutive vintages of tawny port.
When Benno's original puncheon was opened in 1978, wine experts were quick to recognise that a truly great tradition had been established. Each year since, another puncheon of this incredibly rare and expensive port has been released, much to the delight of connoisseurs all over the world.
This unique 100 year old port, named after the Para River in the Barossa Valley, acknowledges Benno Seppelt's faith in the future of the Australian wine industry.
Para 100 year old port is believed to be made from Mourvedre, Shiraz, Cabernet and Grenache from the Seppeltsfield vineyards in the Barossa Valley.
Wine House is very pleased to announce the arrival of a number of 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny Ports ranging from 1880 to 1899.
All bottles and are presented in individual polished timber gift boxes together with a certificate of authenticity
signed by winemaker James Godfrey.
STOCKS EXTREMELY LIMITED!
1891 100 Year Old Para Tawny Port
Colour: An intense deep brown with characteristic green-yellow hues to the edge.
Nose: A heady spiritous lift dominates the aroma supported by some intriguing toffee and chocolate components. A short time in the glass sees chocolate and fruit characters becoming more apparent.
Palate: This wine shines through with rich chocolate and raisin fruit flavors. The finish also has significant influence of oak tannin and acidity, which is a touch drying. A wine of great intensity and complexity.
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Fortified - Port
Size:
750mL
