Seppelt, founded in 1851, has long been recognised as one of Australia's great fortified producers, with the Para range central to its reputation. Produced at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley, Para Port is drawn from a lineage of casks dating back more than a century, matured in vast stone cellars under warm regional conditions. Bottling #102 is a non-vintage release compiled from parcels aged in old oak across different years, demonstrating the house's solera-style approach to preserving continuity of character. Long oxidative maturation imparts the deep rancio notes that define Para, combining savoury complexity, lifted volatility and remarkable persistence on the palate. Each bottling represents both a piece of liquid history and a reflection of the evolving cask stocks maintained at Seppeltsfield. Bottling #102 shows the enduring craft of Australian tawny production, balancing heritage with technical precision, and stands as a benchmark in the nation's fortified tradition.