Producer | Seppeltsfield |
Country | Australia |
Region | South Australia |
Subregion | Barossa Valley |
Varietal | Grenache Blend |
Vintage | 1922 |
Sku | 5178 |
Size | 100ml |
Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine:
Deep colour with yellow edges. Intense brandy spirit, praline, coffee, rancio, liquorice, sandalwood, prunes. Immensely concentrated almost solid praline, charcoal, crème brulee, coffee, liquorice, sandalwood, toffee, caramel, marmalade, prune flavours, fine smooth supple/ viscous textures and fresh pure spirit/ aniseed length. An everlasting classic. Drink now – 2070 and beyond.
James Halliday:
There's no surprise that this release easily lives up to its rare 100-point rating. The heady bouquet (as usual) is followed by a palate of pure joy; as it enters the mouth, the viscous big bass drum beats with every known spice, and every known preserved and dried fruit. Then the finish has the acidity to provide balance, but the sometimes searing spear of volatile acidity doesn't heat the aftertaste. In the world of wine, no other winery makes a vintage-dated 100yo release of truly extraordinary com
There's no surprise that this release easily lives up to its rare 100-point rating. The heady bouquet (as usual) is followed by a palate of pure joy; as it enters the mouth the viscous big bass drum beats with every known spice and every known preserved and dried fruit. Then the finish has