South Australian wineries celebrate 175-year milestones

Two historic South Australian wineries are celebrating 175-year milestones.

In the Clare Valley, Sevenhill Cellars is marking its anniversary with an annual long lunch and the release of the 2021 Brother John May Reserve Shiraz. Founded by Fr Alois Kranewitter SJ, the winery has deep Jesuit roots, with traditions such as the annual blessing of new vintages. The estate was established following the arrival of Silesian migrants in 1848.

In the Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Estate is celebrating its 175th anniversary, having been established in 1851. To mark the occasion, owner Warren Randall has released ‘The Legendary Sparkling Shiraz’. The wine, crafted using the traditional French method of fermentation in the bottle, was made from grapes sourced from the estate’s Western Ridge vineyards and underwent four years of maturation.