The Barossa Australia Fine Wine Auction, hosted by Langton's, was held last Friday, June 23, at Crown Sydney's Pearl Ballroom, ending with a total hammer value of more than $200,000.
More than 250 wine collectors and enthusiasts gathered for the opportunity to bid on 36 sought-after wines, with the most expensive, the Penfolds Block 42, Kalmina, selling for $34,000, followed by a Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz for $22,000.
The sale's popularity highlights the sustained demand for fine wine on the secondary market, with customers seeking a curated selection of premium wines with a rich heritage and unique character.
Tamara Grischy, Langton's General Manager, said the Barossa fine wine auction is an opportunity to showcase exceptional wines from one of the world's most revered wine regions.
"What makes this auction so unique is that it features wine that you cannot buy anywhere in the general market and that makes it really special.
"Some of the key characteristics that make the Barossa so desirable are its heritage, history and age - some of these vines are more than 100 years old," she said.
Notable sales include a Chateau Tanunda 100-year old vines Shiraz Imperial, a Torbreck 2015 The Laird Shiraz and a Rieslingfreak 2021 Number 4 Eden Valley Riesling.
The event attracted interest from overseas, with international bidders given the opportunity to take part in the bidding via telephone link or an online portal.
The event also raised money for charity, with profits raised from the sale going to the Barossa Australia Wellbeing Fund, a foundation that aims to provide the famed wine region with better mental health support.
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