The track record of this wine leaves no doubt it will develop slowly but superbly; it is perfectly balanced and has extreme length, with lime and apple flavours building to a crescendo on the finish. Screwcap. 96 points Drink 2024 James Halliday
The Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard was first planted in 1964 after extensive research had been conducted in this distinctively cool mainland area. At the time Seppelt took a considerable risk in producing table wine varieties in such cold climatic conditions in Victoria. The closest vineyard at this time were in Coonawarra, which is 120 kilometres to the North West. Today, the Drumborg Vineyards still remains one of the most southerly vineyards in mainland Australia. The Drumborg Vineyard was planted for the express purpose of supplying Seppelt with cool climate fruit. Drumborg was envisaged, created and developed to be one of the premium table wine and sparkling vineyards for the Seppelt portfolio. This is one of the coolest wine growing regions on the Australian mainland, influenced heavily by the currents from Antarctica. However, the ample sunshine during the day result in a growing climate not unlike that of Northern European regions such as the Rhine Valley.
Crisp and fresh on the palate, this is a wine that is drinking superbly now, but if cellared correctly will last for many years to come. The palate shows orange and lemon blossom flavours with good acidity and structure giving rise to a long, juicy finish. This is a perfect wine to accompany food. The focus during vinification was to maximise clean fruit intensity. This was achieved by transporting the fruit to the winery in small batches and then processing it quickly to prevent oxidisation. Cold fermentation of the wine took place in stainless steel. A superb riesling that is exceptional value for money, and will stack up against the best in the world.
