Seppelt

Seppelt once had dual, very different, claims to fame. The first was as Australias foremost producer of both white and red sparkling wine, the former led by Salinger, the latter by Show Sparkling, and Original Sparkling Shiraz. The second claim, even more relevant to the Seppelt of today, was based on the small volume, superb red wines made by Colin Preece from the 1930s through to the early 60s. These were ostensibly Great Western-sourced, but as the laws of the time allowed were often region, variety and vintage blends, assembled by Preece at the time of bottling. Two of his commercial labels (also of high quality) were Moyston and Chalambar, the latter recently revived. Preece would have been a child in a lolly shop if hed had todays viticultural resources to draw on, and would be quick to recognise the commitment of the winemakers and viticulturists to the supreme quality of todays portfolio. JAMES HALLIDAY winecompanion.com.au