This historic property and its treasure trove of fortified wines dating back to 1878 was purchased by Janet Holmes à Court, Greg Paramor and Kilikanoon Wines in 2007, from Foster’s Wine Estates (now Treasury Wine Estates). In 2009 Warren Randall (ex Sparkling winemaker for Seppelt in Great Western in the 1980s) acquired 50% of Seppeltsfield and became managing director. In February 2013, Randall increased his shareholding in Seppeltsfield to over 96% and has since overseen the recommissioning of the 1888 Gravity Flow Winery, as well the JamFactory @ Seppeltsfield art and design studio and FINO restaurant additions to the property. The change will also mark a further commitment to the making of table wines as well as more focused marketing of the treasure trove of fortified wines. The tradition of the 100 year old Tawny, a vision of Benno Seppelt, continues under winemaker Fiona Donald’s guidance.