{"product_id":"1951-seppelt-50-year-old-vintage-tawny-port-750ml","title":"1951 Seppelt 50 Year Old Vintage Tawny Port 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eSeppelt is one of Australia’s most historic wine institutions, with fortified winemaking roots dating back to the mid-19th century. Renowned for its brilliant cellars at Great Western and for producing some of Australia’s greatest tawnies, Seppelt has long been recognised as a benchmark for aged fortified wines of depth, complexity, and longevity. Their rare \u003cem data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e50 Year Old Vintage Tawny\u003c\/em\u003e bottlings represent the pinnacle of the estate’s fortified craftsmanship — a release made only from the finest, longest-aged barrels held in the Seppelt solera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eFruit for these old tawny wines traditionally comes from low-yielding parcels across Victoria, including the Grampians and Rutherglen region. Old vines, warm days, and dry conditions naturally intensify flavours while maintaining acidity essential for extended maturation. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness for fortified production, ensuring richness, concentration, and structural longevity — vital for wines destined to mature for decades in cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eThis extraordinary bottling was crafted from wines originally produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e1951\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged for around five decades in old oak casks before bottling. Long-term oxidative ageing in large, seasoned barrels develops profound layers of complexity, stabilises the wine naturally, and imparts deep colour, rich texture, and remarkable aromatic concentration. Only a small number of barrels were deemed worthy of being included in this prestigious release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e1951 Seppelt 50 Year Old Vintage Tawny Port\u003c\/em\u003e pours a deep mahogany-brown with olive rim and extraordinary viscosity. The bouquet is intensely aromatic, offering walnut, burnt toffee, fig jam, raisins, orange peel, old leather, dark treacle, and warm spices. The palate is incredibly rich and concentrated yet impeccably balanced — showcasing flavours of caramelised nuts, molasses, dried fruits, espresso, antique wood, and savoury spice. Acidity provides structure and freshness, lifting the sweetness and extending a seemingly endless finish. A fortified wine of immense depth, history, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eBottled in extremely limited quantities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eA showcase of Seppelt’s old fortified stocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eHighly sought after by collectors of historic Australian tawnies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eWines of this age and pedigree are rarely seen in the market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eRegion: Victoria (Great Western \/ Rutherglen influence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eProducer: Seppelt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eStyle: Vintage Tawny Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eAlcohol: ~18%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eAgeing: ~50 years in old oak casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now–indefinite (fortified and stable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003eThe 1951 Seppelt 50 Year Old Vintage Tawny Port is an exceptional, museum-level fortified wine — profoundly complex, beautifully balanced, and steeped in Australian winemaking history. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Seppelt’s legendary fortified heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736087818603,"sku":"SK69409696","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1951_Seppelt_50_Year_Old_Vintage_Tawny_Port_750ml.png?v=1780389915","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1951-seppelt-50-year-old-vintage-tawny-port-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}