The wines from Seppelt make a few appearances on the 100 Australian sparkling wines to try and every time I try a new one I know why. From the el cheapo NV I tried in Brisbane airport to the Salinger vintage we had with the royal wedding to the 2008 we drank on our girly night out, they are all really well put together wines.
Sparkling wine has been made at Seppelt since 1890 when Hans Irvine brought Charles Pierlot over from Champagne to make traditional method sparkling wines. Since then I am not the only person having a love-in with their bubbles as they have received much critical acclaim over the years.
Located in the Grampians, an area 4 hours to the north-west of Melbourne, this historic region has seen wine produced here since the 1860's with its cool climate and mountain range being a lure to emigrating wine makers from Europe.
So to the wine....autolytic and savoury on the nose with caramelised sugar and baked apples sitting harmoniously with some toasty notes. On tasting it there are flavours a plenty. Mushrooms, cashew nuts, baked apples, stone fruits, preserved lemons, vanilla, yeastiness and a refreshing acidity that keeps it from being overly rich.
I would say that the 08 is at peak, drink now so roast a chicken and invite some friends over for a delicious Sunday dinner. Glorious!
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