Seppelt St Peters 2023
- 95+
- $80
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Despite the difficult vintage conditions (lots of rain and low temperatures), there are no jagged or faulty edges to this wine: it is simply marvellous. The colour is dense ruby with a purple hue throughout and the aromas leap from the glass. On display are some lovely notes of plum, blueberry, baking spices, smoke and graphite, which are reflected on the palate, which turns savoury with some air. In the mouth it’s dense and rich, and it needs some time to breathe and some food with oomph to truly appreciate all its qualities. With a bit of patience, I believe it will get even better than it already is.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
