Tasting Notes

Deep mahogany with a vibrant amber edge in the glass. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing roasted coffee, shellac, dark chocolate, and roasted walnut notes. Layers of brown spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom emerge with time.

On the palate, the wine is immediately luscious with extraordinary depth and concentration. Rich flavors of roasted coffee, hazelnut, and walnut unfold alongside bittersweet dark chocolate and long aniseed notes. The texture is dense and inky, with remarkable viscosity and persistence. The finish lingers with bittersweet coffee, cedar, spice, scorched orange peel, and a haunting smoky character reminiscent of cathedral incense.

Accolades

Halliday Wine Companion – 100 Points (Nick Ryan)

Inducted into the James Halliday Hall of Fame

Winemaking & Heritage

Seppeltsfield’s Centennial Collection is the only unbroken lineage of single-vintage Tawny in the world, dating back to 1878. The Centennial Cellar was established by Oscar “Benno” Seppelt, who set aside a puncheon of his finest wine each year with instructions that it would not be bottled until it reached 100 years of age.

The 1925 release is the 48th consecutive vintage from this historic cellar. Each year, select parcels of Grenache and Shiraz are fortified with brandy spirit and aged in old oak barrels. As the wine matures, it is transferred into progressively smaller barrels while approximately 3% evaporates annually as the “angel’s share,” concentrating flavor, aroma, and texture over a century.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with:

60-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Dark chocolate desserts (e.g., Ferrero Rocher)
Roasted nuts or caramelized desserts

Additional Information

Style: 100-Year-Aged Vintage Tawny (Fortified Wine)
Serving Suggestion: Best served in a cognac-style glass
Recommended Pour: ~10ml
Presentation: Individually numbered bottle in a black wooden gift box with certificate 🍷