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2023 Seppeltsfield Release
Seppeltsfield’s rich Barossa heritage and spirit of innovation come together in distinctive wines that express the character, history and individuality of the region’s celebrated vineyards.
Barossa Valley
Few regions carry a casual weight so casually than the Barossa — an adjective as much as a place, a shorthand for richness and presence. This page gathers our Journal entries, Chronicle references, and related eBook mentions tied to the region. It is Barossa as archive: not one note, but a record of what endures, what shifts, and why the details still matter.
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Overview
Australia’s most famous wine region and home to iconic wines such as Penfolds RWT Shiraz and Torbreck’s Run Rig has a long history stretching back close to 200 years. While Shiraz is the local star, the best Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignons also deserve wide recognition.
Journals
Stories and reviews where Barossa Valley is the central subject or a defining thread.
Release Notes
1925 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny
Seppeltsfield’s century-old tradition of maturation culminates in the 1925 Para Vintage Tawny, a remarkable living expression of Barossa history, ambition and winemaking heritage.
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V25 Seppeltsfield ‘Village Collection’ Releases
The Seppeltsfield ‘Village Collection’ releases are a portfolio of fresh youthful wines which offer fruit definition and ample juicy flavours. Sourced from high quality vineyard sites around primarily the Barossa region and Clare Valley (Watervale Riesling), the attention to detail combined with a glorious growing season results in a range of very useful early drinking […]
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2026 Penfolds Collection
An exemplary release offering many classical and distinct vintages with character and aging potential. 2024 Yattarna Chardonnay, 2022 Grange Shiraz, 2024 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2024 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon (probably the best ever) and 2023 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (California) are standouts while 2025 Bin A Chardonnay, 2024 Bin 150 Shiraz, 2024 Bin 798 Shiraz, […]
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2026 Henschke Mid Year Release
Henschke's 2026 Mid-Year Release highlights the family's versatility, pairing vibrant contemporary styles with refined, age-worthy classics.
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Henschke 2022 Single Vineyard Collection
A masterclass in vineyard expression. This exceptional release capture the purity, pedigree and remarkable sense of place that define some of Australia's greatest wines.
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Henschke 2022 Single Vineyard Collection
Extraordinary single-vineyard wines, Eden Valley at its most eloquent, and a defining 2022 vintage.
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Henschke 2022 Single Vineyard Collection – Celebrating 70 Vintages of Mount Edelstone
Henschke 2022 Single Vineyard Collection – celebrating 70 vintages of Mount Edelstone, profound vineyard transparency, and the enduring voice of Eden Valley.
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Henschke Museum Release Wines
Henschke opens the cellar to reveal a stunning selection of museum releases, showcasing the remarkable ageing potential and timeless elegance of its Eden Valley classics.
Producers in Barossa Valley
Browse the producers most closely associated with the Barossa Valley record.
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From the Chronicles
Archival fragments and short dispatches tied to Barossa Valley.
Landmark Wine: 1922 Seppeltsfield Para Liqueur Port
The history of B Seppelt & Sons Para Liqueur Tawny Port goes back to 1902, although the brand name Para was only trademarked in 1923. Throughout the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, there were various releases, including ‘old’, ‘medicinal’, ‘Barossa’, ‘family’, ‘red’, and ‘white’ Para labels. These first incarnations of Para were followed by ‘royal purple’, […]
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