The 2023 Seppeltsfield The Westing Single Vineyard Barossa Shiraz is a powerful yet finely structured Shiraz sourced from the estate’s ‘V Block’ vineyard on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. This elevated single-vineyard site, planted on red-brown soils over alkaline subsoils, produces a darker and more savoury expression of Barossa Shiraz. The nose is deeply expressive, showing aromas of blackberry, satsuma plum and black cherry layered with violets, dark chocolate, cracked pepper and subtle earthy complexity.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity providing both richness and structure. Flavours of plum preserve, blueberry and black cherry are supported by savoury spice, olive tapenade, cocoa and subtle ferrous mineral notes. The wine was crafted through Seppeltsfield’s restored 1888 gravity-flow cellar, allowing gentle extraction and refined tannin management that contributes to its polished texture and layered finish. The finish is long, savoury and persistent, carrying excellent depth while maintaining freshness and precision.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Single Vineyard Shiraz is an excellent choice for customers looking for a more site-driven and structured Barossa Shiraz with savoury depth and strong regional character. Particularly well suited to grilled ribeye, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, smoked beef brisket or aged hard cheeses. Drinking impressively in its youth with decanting, though the concentration and tannin structure will reward careful cellaring over the next 8–12 years.
