The vineyards of Seville Estate are located in the cooler, southern regions of the Yarra Valley.  Graham and Margaret Van Der Meulen purchased Seville Estate in December 2005, having followed their passion for cool climate wines. Their vision is to build on Seville’s reputation for excellence in production of boutique wines.

The Reserve range is estate grown and made, expressing the  very best wines from a vintage and only released in exceptional years. The reserve wines are only produced in small quantities with fruit mainly sourced from our 1972 plantings. The wines are designed to have extended cellaring potential.

Dark crimson red with a slight purple hue. Amazingly aromatic showing all spice, sweet red fruits, rhubarb and earthiness. The wine is elegant and refined with complex layered textures that dance across the palate adding depth and intrigue. The tannins are structured but fine adding a slight dustiness to the finish. The acidity gives freshness to the wine while the whole bunch component improves sweet fruits, earthiness and savouriness that are well integrated. A complex and lifted style that will improve with cellaring.

The first part of the seduction is the dark purple colour, then the aromas of black cherries, plums, licorice, black pepper and roasted hazelnuts that also unfurl on the palate. Vibrant acidity, beautifully shaped ripe tannins and a finish that will leave you breathless. Drink to: 2030; Price: $70.00; Date Tasted: Mar 2017; Alcohol: 13%; Rating: 96 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion