| Victoria began as an important winemaking area but was devastated by the vine eating phylloxera in the late 1800s. Today it is rebounding quickly. Victoria is best known for its dessert wines, Tokay and Muscadelle in particular. These wines are incredibly smooth and silky (look for Seppelt's Show Tokay). The Great Western is home to Seppelt Sparkling caves and the Drumborg produces some outstanding Cabernet and Shiraz. The most talked about region lately is the Yarra Valley which is the home of Chandon and is already producing very good Pinot Noir. This area has the ability to also produce great Riesling, Cab and Shiraz to name just a few. The Pyrenees and Grampians areas wines are similar to Rhone wines. |
Seppelt Winery Featured WinerySeppelt Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Australia and was founded by a Silesian immigrant named Joseph Seppelt in 1851. This family quickly grew the winery to to be at one time the largest in Australia. Today their portfolio is varied and contains many great value wines along with a few world class entries. Seppelt is the largest Sparkling wine producer in Australia. Salinger is their premium Sparkler while the Great Western brand is their everyday label. Like many of the large wineries Seppelt sources grapes from many vineyards for maximum results; Padthaway Chardonnay and Dorrien Cabernet from the Barossa. Seppelt also has an impressive selection of Ports and Dessert wines. Their Show Tokay received 95 points from the “Wine Spectator”. If you’re in an adventuresome mood try the Sparkling Shiraz, very popular in Australia and given 90 points by the “Wine Spectator”; a deep red wine with bubbles and sweetness. Seppelt makes solid approachable wines across the board. | Producer | Varietal | Vintage | Price | Buy Now | | Seppelt | Port/Sherry/Madeira | | 9.99 | Details | | Seppelt | Sparkling/Champagne | 1993 | 14.99 | Details |
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