The Barossa Live Auction at Crown Sydney this week sold $109,020 of wine from the region – a portion of the money going to The Barossa Australia Well-Being Fund by Foundation Barossa.
A full vertical of Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah (2007 to 2023) sold for $10,500.
The Syrah was included in the Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine last year.
Sami-Odi winemaker Fraser McInley is on the cover of the May-June issue of WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine.
The auction, hosted by Langton’s for the tenth year, attracted more than 200 bidders.
Other highlights:
• Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018 imperial signed by Stephen and Prue Henschke – $17,500.
• 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.
• Penfolds RWT Bin 798 magnums (1998, 2008, 2018) in gift boxes – $4,750.
“The Barossa Auction is one of the highlights on the Langton’s calendar, affording guests and bidders unrivalled access to the rarest collections, verticals and large format cuvées from the region’s most talked about producers,” says Michael Anderson, head of auctions and wine consignment at Langton’s.
“The majority of these lots are purely created for this sole auction and as we saw last night, reach astonishing prices.
“The thrill of a live auction is like no other, and last night was no exception.
“The atmosphere was electric with keen bidders able to raise a paddle and get their hands on some unicorn wines while raising funds for a fantastic cause – The Barossa Australia Well-Being Fund – which helps connect local industry workers to mental health support.”
Barossa Australia CEO CEO Scott Hazeldine says, “The Barossa Wine auction is a celebration of the excellence of our wine community, but it also supports a cause close to our hearts.
“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.”
The prices quoted do not include the buyers premium.
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