The Seppeltsfield Estate was established in 1851, by Joseph Seppelt, fleeing turmoil in his native Silesia he purchased a beautiful property in the Barossa Valley, and in true Silesian fashion, named it after himself – Seppeltsfield. He decided to plant vines.   Thus was born the village you see today.  Over the years many activities and industries found a sympathetic home at Seppeltsfield.  As new owners our vision is to revive the Seppeltsfield Village based around the unique and irreplaceable Seppeltsfield fortified wine collection.

The heart of Seppeltsfield is the unique collection of fortified wines slowly maturing in oak barrels, and dating back in an unbroken line to 1878. We believe our range to be the most comprehensive of any fortified “house” in the world, encompassing traditional European fortified styles- principally “port” and “sherry” styles- but with an Australian twist- the grapes we use for port style wines are traditionally the same as those which make the great Barossa dry reds- i.e. Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro  (Mourvèdre), and as such are quite distinctively different from those made in Portugals’s wonderful Douro Valley.

Tour this wonderful site daily at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm on our Daily Heritage Tour. $10 per adult, children under 18 free. duration 45 minutes including tasting.

Experience the ultimate foresight of Benno Seppelt when you discover the Legends of Seppeltsfield.  Start in the original 1851 family Homestead, learn about the Seppelt family from their immigration and settlement by the Para river, to today.

Saturday & Sunday’s at 10.30am (additional times available by request). Require 24 hours notice, minimum 2 people. $59 per adult, duration 2 hours including tasting.

The most historic winery and greatest showpiece in the Barossa Valley” James Halliday 2006