Joseph Ernst Seppelt
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Joseph Ernst Seppelt was a Prussia
n winemaker of Seppeltsfield Wine
, born in Wüstewaltersdorf (now Walim
in Lower Silesia
, then part of Prussia
) in 1813.
and Italy
learning the aspects of tobacco, snuff and liquor production in order to control the family business. In 1849, when the business declined, he migrated to Australia
from Silesia
with his wife Johanna Charlotte and their three children. Through an agent in London
, Seppelt managed to buy land in Adelaide, South Australia. After realizing his tobacco wasn't growing, he moved to the Barossa Valley
region in 1851 and named an area Seppeltsfield, South Australia
.
He made his first wine in 1867 in his wife's small diary. His wine-making business expanded and managed to sell a lot of his wine to buyers along the Murray River
where it was transported via paddle steamer
.
On January 29, 1868, survived by his wife and three children—Oscar, Hugo and Ottilie—he died suddenly of Delirium Tremens
and was buried at Greenock, South Australia
.
After his death, his son Oscar Benno Pedro who was born in 1845, became manager of the Seppeltsfield winery.
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
n winemaker of Seppeltsfield Wine
Seppeltsfield (wine)
Seppeltsfield, one of Australia’s oldest wineries, was founded in 1851 by Joseph Ernst Seppelt. The Seppeltsfield winery is well known for their signature wine, the 100 year old Para Tawny Port.- History :...
, born in Wüstewaltersdorf (now Walim
Walim, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Walim is a village in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Walim. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany....
in Lower Silesia
Lower Silesia
Lower Silesia ; is the northwestern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia; Upper Silesia is to the southeast.Throughout its history Lower Silesia has been under the control of the medieval Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1526...
, then part of Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
) in 1813.
Life
At an early age of being educated in music and arts, Seppelt toured GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
learning the aspects of tobacco, snuff and liquor production in order to control the family business. In 1849, when the business declined, he migrated to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
from Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
with his wife Johanna Charlotte and their three children. Through an agent in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Seppelt managed to buy land in Adelaide, South Australia. After realizing his tobacco wasn't growing, he moved to the Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination of South Australia, located 60 km northeast of Adelaide. It is the valley formed by the North Para River, and the Barossa Valley Way is the main road through the valley, connecting the main towns on the valley floor of...
region in 1851 and named an area Seppeltsfield, South Australia
Seppeltsfield, South Australia
Seppeltsfield is a settlement in South Australia. It is also the location of the historic Seppeltsfield winery. At the 2006 census, Seppeltsfield had a population of 356.-References:...
.
He made his first wine in 1867 in his wife's small diary. His wine-making business expanded and managed to sell a lot of his wine to buyers along the Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
where it was transported via paddle steamer
Paddle steamer
A paddle steamer is a steamship or riverboat, powered by a steam engine, using paddle wheels to propel it through the water. In antiquity, Paddle wheelers followed the development of poles, oars and sails, where the first uses were wheelers driven by animals or humans...
.
On January 29, 1868, survived by his wife and three children—Oscar, Hugo and Ottilie—he died suddenly of Delirium Tremens
Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens is an acute episode of delirium that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol, first described in 1813...
and was buried at Greenock, South Australia
Greenock, South Australia
Greenock is a small town on the north-west edge of the Barossa Valley. Located 66 km from Adelaide on the Sturt Highway , Greenock is characterised by tree-lined streets with shady peppercorn trees which offer welcome relief from the blistering summers which are characteristic of the area.The...
.
After his death, his son Oscar Benno Pedro who was born in 1845, became manager of the Seppeltsfield winery.
External links
- Seppeltsfield Winery History
- Seppeltsfield, South AustraliaSeppeltsfield, South AustraliaSeppeltsfield is a settlement in South Australia. It is also the location of the historic Seppeltsfield winery. At the 2006 census, Seppeltsfield had a population of 356.-References:...
- Seppeltsfield (wine)Seppeltsfield (wine)Seppeltsfield, one of Australia’s oldest wineries, was founded in 1851 by Joseph Ernst Seppelt. The Seppeltsfield winery is well known for their signature wine, the 100 year old Para Tawny Port.- History :...