No other winemaker in Australia can boast such a collection of fine old fortified wine stocks dating back to last century. At present, Seppeltsfield has more than 9 million litres of fortifieds maturing in specially built cellars, some dating back to 1878
During the outstanding Rutherglen vintage of 1983, a parcel of fruit with amazing intensity of flavour and reaching an incredible ripeness of 36? Baume was identified and set aside for ageing in small oak casks. The fruit forms the basis of the Seppelt GR 113 Rare Rutherglen Muscat, a wine with an immensely rich, complex palate and outstanding length - the definitive, aged Rutherglen Muscat.
This is based on a single vintage wine from 1983 that's been snoozing at Seppeltsfield ever since. Current release non-vintage. This is a super-intense liqueur muscat of exquisite concentration and luscious depth. The bouquet has profound raisin, toffee, malt and almond scents, and it lasts and lasts on the palate. Muscats like this are among the world's most exquisite wines. A steal at the price. Try it with the best dark chocolates and coffee. 5 stars Ralph Kyte-Powell & Huon Hooke
