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Past Present and Future of Penfolds Goes under the Hammer at Langtons...

The sheer reliability and age worthy reputation of Penfolds Grange down to the highly regarded Koonunga Hill have captured the imagination of several generations of wine drinkers and auction wine buyers. Technical expertise, innovative and revolutionary winemaking philosophy and practice and a substantial back-catalogue of pioneering marketing ideas have contributed significantly to the development of Australian wine at almost every level. Langton's8217;s Classic Penfolds Wine Auction -- which closes on Monday 21st August 2006 -- acknowledges and celebrates a remarkable Australian wine house.



At a recent 's8220;Single Bottle Club's8221; dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, collectors, sommeliers, wine merchants, wine writers, wine makers, the great and the good shared an extra-ordinary diaspora of Penfolds vintages going back to the early 1960s. For many the experience was something of a revelation or rediscovery. There is no other Australian wine company that could put on such a convincing and utterly unique extravaganza. Penfolds is a cornerstone of Australian wine heritage, the Australian secondary wine market and the great Australian wine cellar. The Penfolds Bin Range -- released at almost every conceivable price point -- is made for everyone who enjoys wine. Langton's8217;s Classic Penfolds Wine Auction Catalogue comprises a wonderful array of vintages for laying down and drinking. It is just this wondrous diversity and ageless appeal -- that sets Penfolds apart as the most democratic and egalitarian of all wines.



The catalogue comprises a comprehensive offering of Penfolds wines including a rare collection of Grange 1951-1994 , every single vintage from the 1951 to 2001 including the great vintage years of 1971, 1976, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1996 and 1998. Also on offer are the impossibly rare 's8220;en primeur's8221; imperials of 2004 Bin 60 A and 2004 Block 42 -- the first time put up for sale at auction. Collectors will be able to bid 's8220;en-primeur's8221; for these important vintages in regular bottle format. The auction also includes single bottles of the very great 1962 Bin 60A -- often regarded as one of the greatest wines ever made -- and the highly regarded 1967 Bin 7. Other lots comprise multiple vintages -- including some magnums -- of Bin 707, St Henri, RWT, Magill Estate, Bin 389, Bin 407, Bin 28 and Bin 128.



Stewart Langton -- Managing Director of Langton's8217;s Fine Wine Auctions says 's8220;This auction has something for everyone. Here is a genuine opportunity for avid Penfolds fans and collectors to top up their cellars with outstanding and reliable vintages. The market for Penfolds is historically very stable, but buyers can expect to buy mature wines at very good prices.'s8221;

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