Seppelt St Peters

Rawshack · Post by **Rawshack** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:32 am

So, I've finally got my Permanent Visa confirmed, and luckily I've been showered with gifts of the vinous variety.

Amongst the good stuff (including an 05 Art Series Chardonnay), is an 05 St Peters. My experience with Seppelt is limited, but I'm aware of the the St Peters reputation. Any idea how long I should be holding onto it for?

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:49 am

Rawshack- I've not tasted the 05, but have had 2 bottles of the 04 and the next one will be popped at my 40th in 2013. I suspect that it has longer in it than that to.

Anyway, hope someone can help on the 05, just thought an impression of the 04 might help.

Oh, and congrats on Visa!

rooman · Post by **rooman** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:34 am

Minimum 10 years. I have yet to start on any of my 98.

Bick · Post by **Bick** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:06 am

I bought a few bottles of this vintage, and did a wee bit of research on it at the time. That research convinced me to store it in a nailed shut wooden case :wink:

; I'll first consider opening one sometime between 2015 and 2020.

Craig(NZ) · Post by **Craig(NZ)** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:12 am

I tried the 05 but didnt buy. A good wine but not quite the wow of the 02. The 05 seemed a little more alcohol obvious to me from my fading memory of the occassion

but im a fussy coot these days with Aussie Shiraz especially. it is a nice style

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:31 am

I tried the 05 at the winery earlier this year, its not as good as the 02 but that was an outstanding year for the St. Peters.
I would rate it just below the 03 and 04, having said that these are also very good wines.
I would rate it at 94-95 points and it would drink earlier than the recent vintages, starting at 2012through to 2018

Partagas · Post by **Partagas** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:26 pm

Tried a 1991 recently that was almost juvenile (though brilliantly exceptional). Like others have had the 04 on a couple of occasions but was wasting time and money. WonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t touch my remainder for ages (and I mean ages :shock:

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jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:36 pm

Looks like I'll be serving other wines at my 40th then. Cheers all.

ross67 · Post by **ross67** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:42 pm

What about the '01??

I have 3 btls of this. Is it starting to come around??

ross

monghead · Post by **monghead** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:13 pm

ross67 wrote:What about the '01??

I have 3 btls of this. Is it starting to come around??

ross

No, hang tight for another 5 years at least mate.

Daryl Douglas · Post by **Daryl Douglas** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:44 pm

I wasn't planning on drinking my 2nd/last bottle of 99 for at least another 2-3years.

RedVelvet · Post by **RedVelvet** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:47 pm

rooman wrote:Minimum 10 years. I have yet to start on any of my 98.

Very much agreed the 98 i had 18mths ago was well and truely still shut down. These wines often have to be held for many years to show their best in my experience.

AndrewCowley · Post by **AndrewCowley** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:10 am

I have one 99 and a bunch of 04's. Would the 99 be ready to drink now?

GraemeG · Post by **GraemeG** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:59 am

rooman wrote:Minimum 10 years. I have yet to start on any of my 98.

I had one a year ago.
As you say, not ready. Another 10 years.
cheers,
Graeme

Jay60A · Post by **Jay60A** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:32 am

A TN from release about eighteen months ago. I think St. Peters will do 20 years easily in top vintages like 91, 98, 03, 04 (note I haven't tasted the 02 so won't comment). Under screwcap this will age slowly ...

Seppelt St. Peters Grampians Shiraz 2005
TN: "Deep carmine red. White pepper and sweet cherry on the nose. Opulent yet fresh and lingering bright fruit. Less oak influence than 2004, bravo. Tannins are velvety with brisk acidity. Long lingering finish, utterly delicious now, yet the balance, poise and history means you know it will cellar. Get the Riedels out and drink young, or come back in 2016-2020. 13.5% alcohol. Screwcap". Excellent.

Any one tried 2006 or 2007 btw?

Jay

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:50 am

Yep, tried the 06 really liked it, but I love that vineyard so I'm totally biased. Reckon it'll be a goer in time. Value- Bah, don't care, love the vineyard

platinum · Post by **platinum** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:17 pm

Jay60A wrote:A TN from release about eighteen months ago. I think St. Peters will do 20 years easily in top vintages like 91, 98, 03, 04 (note I haven't tasted the 02 so won't comment). Under screwcap this will age slowly ...

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You would be doing yourself a big big favour by tracking an 02 down if you like the above vintages. Atleast a step ahead IMO just a pity they are so expensive now but thats what rarity and high quality will do i suppose. Glad I was able to track down my 1st 6 at release which makes me feel a bit better paying 2 and a half that for more now

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rooman · Post by **rooman** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:03 pm

GraemeG wrote:
rooman wrote:Minimum 10 years. I have yet to start on any of my 98.

I had one a year ago.
As you say, not ready. Another 10 years.
cheers,
Graeme

Graeme

Are you saying waiting another 10 for the 98? :roll:

Mark

Jay60A · Post by **Jay60A** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:29 am

platinum wrote:
Jay60A wrote:A TN from release about eighteen months ago. I think St. Peters will do 20 years easily in top vintages like 91, 98, 03, 04 (note I haven't tasted the 02 so won't comment). Under screwcap this will age slowly ...

You would be doing yourself a big big favour by tracking an 02 down if you like the above vintages. Atleast a step ahead IMO just a pity they are so expensive now but thats what rarity and high quality will do i suppose. Glad I was able to track down my 1st 6 at release which makes me feel a bit better paying 2 and a half that for more now .

I said I haven't tasted it, not that I don't have any :wink:

. I bought a dozen '02 on release in NZ ...

'97 GW was a nice wine too. Agree with jeremy ... love the terroir although I hear different opinions on vineyards used.