Barossa Valley is renowned for its excellent wines and its vast history of winemaking. Dating back to 1851, Seppeltsfield is one of the most iconic wine estates in the region.
It was originally opened by Joseph and Johanna Seppelt about 15 years after Europeans colonised Australia, and it quickly became one of the world’s biggest and most contemporary wineries at the time.
The winery boasts a colourful heritage and has helped shape Australia’s world-famous wine industry ever since it was established. Joseph and his son, Benno, were renowned for their long-term vision for the winery and the surrounding wine industry in the Barossa Valley, and many of these visions remain part of the estate today. Take the Centennial Cellar, for instance, which is a unique system where single barrels are matured for around 100 years before they are released to the public.
Since 1978, there has been a tradition that sees the estate lay down a barrel of the finest wine from each vintage every single year – a tradition that still continues today.
Even now, the Seppeltsfield Winery is the only winery in the world that still releases a 100-year-old single vintage wine each year.
Things to Do at the Seppeltsfield
There are numerous things for visitors to do at the Seppeltsfield Estate to get a better insight into the unique winemaking process that has made it such a frontrunner in the world’s wine industry.
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Centenary Tasting
In the Centenary room, visitors can sample a 100-year-old Para Vintage Tawny – one of the specialties of the estate, and perhaps the biggest draw for many tourists.
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A Taste of History Tour
Seppeltsfield have their own 100 Year Old Tawny. Taste this classic Vintage in the Centennial Cellar, an old part of the winery that was founded in 1878! This Vintage follows the tradition of only being released after being kept in the barrel for 100 years at the very least. It’s spent 100 summers and winters in a traditional oak barrel!
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Great Terraced Vineyard Tour
Take a wander through the vineyards at Seppeltfield and learn about the production of quality reds. This behind-the-scenes tour is a great way to experience the making of beautiful reds, from grape to glass. Enjoy this guided walk through the Gravity Flow Winery and sip a selection of velvety reds.
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Seppeltsfield Segway Tour
What’s better than walking through a winery? Segwaying through a winery. This unique winery experience takes you through a historic site on wheels! The winery operates these tours on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Speeding through a winery on wheels is the best way to start your day in the Barossa Valley!
