The 1987 Aged Port Barrel Release charity auction

Unveiling Queensland wine history

Ballandean Estate Wines is thrilled to announce the release of our 1987 Rare Tawny, crafted by Angelo Puglisi. This exceptional vintage, 37 years in the making, offers an unparalleled tasting experience, rich with flavors that promise to dance on your palate.

The 1987 Rare Tawny experience

Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny is a masterpiece, described by Mike Bennie from Halliday as “rich, slippery and ultra-dense, loaded with molasses and treacle characters, cinnamon, bitter-dark chocolate, toffee and stewed plum, with dried orange peel, raisin, and preserved cherries in tow”.

This award-winning tawny expresses decades of dedication and passion for winemaking, presenting an elegant symphony of flavors.

Signature Barrel Collection

To celebrate this remarkable release, we’ve curated a limited edition Signature Barrel Collection. Each collection includes a beautifully crafted Mongolian oak and glass barrel, signed and numbered, along with three bottles of Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny. Only 26 of these Signature Barrel Collections are available for the first release, making them a coveted addition to any connoisseur’s collection.

How you can secure the inaugural Aged Barrel

Before the general release, we invite you to participate in a unique opportunity — our Online Charity Auction. Opening today at 12pm, the auction features Number 01, the inaugural Aged Barrel, ready to be filled with Angelo’s distinctive tawny. This Mongolian Oak barrel, seasoned to perfection, comes with three bottles of the just-bottled 1987 Rare Tawny.

The successful bidder will also enjoy a food and wine lunch experience with Angelo Puglisi in the renowned Barrelroom Wine Lounge at Ballandean Estate Wines. This is more than an auction; it’s a chance to make history and contribute to a meaningful cause of your choosing. The proceeds of this auction will benefit a registered Australian charity selected by the winner, with all administration costs borne by Ballandean Estate Wines to ensure the chosen charity receives 100% of the winning bid.

Auction details

• Auction opens: 12pm, Friday, 15 November
• Auction closes: 12pm, Friday, 22 November
• Bid now: https://www.32auctions.com/Angelo1987

Once the auction concludes, the remaining 25 Signature Barrel Collections will be released for $950 each. These collections can be purchased online or reserved through Robyn via email or phone.

Join us in celebrating Queensland’s wine heritage

This event is not just about enjoying the finest of aged port; it’s about celebrating the rich heritage and tradition of Ballandean Estate Wines. Place your bid in the Online Charity Auction today and experience first-hand the magic of Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny.

For more information or to place your bid, visit our auction page.