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june 18
Over $100,000 worth of wine auctioned off at the Barossa Wine Auction.
On June 10, over 200 bidders gathered in the Pearl Ballroom at Crown Sydney for the 10th anniversary edition of the Barossa Live Auction, where $107,120 worth of Barossa wine was sold under the hammer.
Hosted by Langtons, the Barossa Live Auction presented 35 lots for bidding, featuring a mix of rare collector imperial and magnum-sized bottles alongside “cult” vintages from Barossa producers including Penfolds, Henschke, Rockford and Sami-Odi.
Guests were also able to bid on vinous experiences at local cellar doors such as Seppeltsfield, Rieslingfreak and Yalumba.
According to Langtons, a portion of profits from the evening will be donated to Foundation Barossa’s Barossa Australia Wellbeing Fund.
Highlights from the sales included a Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018 imperial (6L) signed by Stephen and Prue Henschke which went for $17,500; a Rockford Basket Press Shiraz imperial in a hand-crafted wooden display case which sold for $7,500; and three Penfolds RWT Bin 798 magnums (1998, 2008, 2018) in giftboxes which sold for $4,750.
“The Barossa Wine auction is a celebration of the excellence of our wine community, but it also supports a cause close to our hearts”
- Scott Hazeldine
The evening was hosted by Michael Anderson, Head of Auctions and Wine Consignment at Langtons, alongside auctioneer Oliver Burton from Cooley Auctions.
Scott Hazeldine, CEO of Barossa Australia also took to the stage to acknowledge the guests’ generosity.
“The Barossa Wine auction is a celebration of the excellence of our wine community, but it also supports a cause close to our hearts,” said Scott.
“A portion of the proceeds from the auction help fund the Barossa Australia Wellbeing Fund allowing the delivery of vital mental health training and services for our local community, and we’re proud to contribute in this way.”
Langtons reported that the Barossa Live Auction first started in 1965 as part of the Barossa Vintage Festival, and in 2015 the event began a new chapter in partnership with Langtons to host a Sydney edition of the live auction.
Highlight lots and winning bids:
- The Yalumba 2025 Museum Release collection, current release and a Yalumba Museum Tasting experience for 6 people: $2,700.
- Rieslingfreak private tasting and lunch for up to 8 people and a 3L of 2024 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling: $2,750.
- The Standish Wine Company The Standish Shiraz 12 Year Vertical 2012-2023: $4,000.
- Torbreck 2019 The Laird and 2019 The Forebear Magnum Box Set Shiraz: $4,200;
- Langtons Classification VIII Edition Rockfords magnum set of a 2008 Basket Press Shiraz, 2001 Tirage/2023 Disgorge Sparkling Black Shiraz and 2008 Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon: $4,300.
- Penfolds RWT Bin 798 magnums (1998, 2008, 2018) in giftboxes: $4,750.
- Langmeil Freedom 1843 Shiraz vertical 2009-2022 signed by Winemaker Paul Lindner: $5,000.
- Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz Imperial in wooden case signed by winemaker Andrew Quin: $5,500.
- Chris Ringland Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz 2016: $5,500.
- Château Tanunda 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz imperial signed by proprietor John Geber: $6,500.
- Rockford Basket Press Shiraz imperial in a hand-crafted wooden display case: $7,500.
- Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah full vertical 2007-2023: $10,500.
- Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018 imperial signed by Stephen and Prue Henschke: $17,500.
