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That’s one of my absolute favourites from ProWein which deeply touched me. The 1923 Seppeltsfield Para Tawny reflects incredible depth, complexity and length as well as Australian history. It’s bottled and released after 100 years of maturation in barrel. A relict from difficult economic times which have a lot in common…

We visited Mt. Pleasant Wines in Hunter Valley. Their Lovedale Semillons are among my favorites, even though the Shiraz wines are also among Australia's top wines. The Lovedale vineyard was planted in 1946 by the legendary Maurice O'Shea, and its sandy soils have been producing polished and elegant Semillons ever since. They are…

Sometimes, the once lesser rated vintages perform greater than expected over time. A good example is the 1996 Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro directly from the Ruffino Cellars in combination with a brassato we had at Poletto restaurant in Hamburg. The freshness of the wine with its dried cherries, tea and autumn…