A rare and prestigious release from one of Australia’s most iconic fortified wine producers, the 1983 Seppeltsfield Para Tawny is a single vintage treasure. Crafted in the heart of the Barossa Valley, this exceptional liqueur-style tawny represents a living piece of Australian wine history.
Producer Tasting Notes:
COLOUR Rosewood with amber hues.
AROMA Notes of pecan, maple syrup and toffee.
PALATE Generously flavoured yet stylish and balanced. A fresh, lively finish with elements of praline, toasted nuts and brown spice.
STYLE Para Liqueur is one of Seppeltsfield's most recognisable wines, having graced the cellar of generations of fortified collectors. Since its first release in 1953 in its iconic bell-shaped bottle, Para Liqueur has represented all of the hallmark characters of great Australian Tawny. The supreme concentration and complexity of the Liqueur is a result of extended wood aging, giving rise to a silky texture and a delicate balance of sweetness and savoury freshness.
Winemaking:
Para Liqueur is proudly a single vintage fortified wine, matured in small oak barrels of which are subjected to warm cellaring conditions. This storage plays an important role in the style development of the wine, as the warm environment exacerbates evaporation. An estimated 3% is lost each year to the 'angels share', with the wine continually concentrating in flavour, aroma and viscosity during its maturation in barrel.
Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed slightly chilled in a small glass, either on its own or paired with aged cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, or dried fruits.
Cellaring:
Ready to enjoy now, with excellent longevity in bottle thanks to its fortified structure.
Alcohol ABV: 20.5%
