NV Seppelt DP 90 Rare Tawny
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The average age in the blend of the NV Rare Para Tawny is 18 years. It's substantially more concentrated than the Grand, with rich notes of molasses, candied nuts, even a touch of meat jus, all balanced by hints of orange zest that provide terrific length and freshness.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Very smoky and toasty with toffee and caramel character. Burnt almonds. Full body. Very sweet. Creamy and exciting. Tangy acidity. Lively blend. This has 18-plus years of age. Drink now. Screw cap.
A blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre from extremely low yielding Barossa Valley vines is given extended maturation in small oak casks before blending. Average age c 20 years. pH 3.49, TA 6.6 g/l Deep golden amber brown. Quite sweet. Rich and so intense and yet still with a lovely fresh candied peel flavour to the very long finish. (JH)
Mid translucent orange. Blended by the long-serving winemaker here, James Godfrey. This is quite a different style from the Paras, firmer, drier and with a hint of madeira to it. Lots of lift and rancio. A bit richer than a Verdelho. Transparent and whistle clean. (JR)