Seppeltsfield and the Icons of the West
Seppeltsfield has a way of drawing you in. You come for the stories, the history, and the feeling of being part of something bigger.
Founded in 1851, it weaves history, innovation, and culture in one sprawling estate. Here’s where to start when you’re exploring the Seppeltsfield precinct and its neighbours.
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Avenue of Palms
The palm-lined avenue is one of Barossa’s most photographed stretches of road. Planted during the Great Depression, it’s both beautiful and symbolic of the region’s resilience. Drive it slowly and enjoy that main character moment.
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Two Hands Wines
Two Hands is all about showcasing the diversity of Shiraz, and you can taste that philosophy in every glass, think plush Barossa Valley fruit to lifted, cooler-climate expressions. The cellar door sits right among the vines, and the lineup tells a clear story of place, texture and style.
If you want to go deeper, jump in their Land Rover Defender for a vineyard tour that takes you straight into the landscape where it all starts. Out there, you’ll meet the resident highland cows, see the vines up close and get a feel for the soil that shapes the wines. It’s thoughtful, fun and one of the most grounded ways to understand what Two Hands is really about.
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Barossa Valley Estate
Barossa Valley Estate is known just as much for its gardens as its wines. The cellar door is framed by rolling lawns and tidy garden beds, a setting that instantly drops the pace a notch.
Grab a glass of GSM or Shiraz, find a sunny patch (or some shade) and lean into the slower rhythm.
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Seppeltsfield Winery and Estate
Founded in 1851, Seppeltsfield Winery and Estate is home to the oldest and longest lineage of fortified wine in the world. Deep in the Centennial Cellar, barrels of tawny stretch back over a century, each one marking a moment in time.
A tasting here is unlike anywhere else: sticky, sweet, and syrupy in all the right ways. You can even sip a drop of liquid history. It’s indulgent, it’s unforgettable, and feels so beautifully Barossa.
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Tscharke
Tscharke Tscharke is one of those places that quietly blows you away. The wines are thoughtful, expressive and undeniably Barossa, shaped by organic and biodynamic practices on the Western Ridge. It’s family-run, proudly independent, and every pour feels intentional.
The cellar door is part of the magic – a striking bar above ground and an atmospheric underground cellar and barrel hall below. If you think you already know Barossa wine, this is where that idea gets challenged.
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Hentley Farm: The Cellar Door
Set inside a rustic stone farmhouse, Hentley Farm’s cellar door is Western Barossa at its best. Tastings here are intimate, unhurried and genuinely hosted, where the team knows their wines and takes the time to share them properly.
The wines have real presence, and the setting elevates every glass. It’s not a quick stop or a tick-the-box tasting, here you want to stay a little longer.
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Hentley Farm: The Restaurant
This is where “let’s do lunch” turns into an experience you’ll never forget. Set in a beautifully reimagined heritage stable, Hentley Farm restaurant creates food that’s modern and clever.
The menus change with the seasons, and the kitchen doesn’t mess around. Every plate has its own story, and every glass of Hentley Farm wine is right there to play along.
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Wonderground
About 5 minutes away from Hentley Farm, Wonderground takes things in a different direction. This gallery and tasting space brings art and wine together in a way that feels fresh and exciting.
Sip while you browse, chat with the team, and see how Barossa creativity stretches beyond the vineyard.
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The Cutting
Owner and winemaker, Belinda hosts tastings at The Cutting, warm and welcoming, you’ll hear the stories behind her wines, each one made with care and creativity.
The wines are beautifully balanced, the kind you want to sip, chat, and linger over.
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Hayes Family Wines
Small, certified organic, and big on personality. Hayes Family Wines is all about doing things the right way, from the soil up.
Tastings are personal and often guided by the winemaker himself. It feels more like a conversation than a tasting, and that’s exactly the charm.
Western Barossa is where some of the region’s most iconic producers call home – names that helped shape Barossa’s reputation and continue to push it forward. Seppeltsfield Road runs through the heart of it, lined with big personalities, generous reds and cellar doors worth slowing down for.
Want more? Good. Because every visit feels like a new chapter out west.
