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IMPERIAL AUCTION
The Imperial Wine Auction has as long been a highlight for attendees at the 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Marquee event, and in 2026 the collection of wines is as impressive as ever!
Eight 6-Litre imperial wines will be up for grabs to the highest bidder, each presented in presented in a bespoke velvet lined display case, crafted locally by JBR Joinery.
Imperial Auction 2026 Catalogue
Balnaves of Coonawarra
2010 ‘The Tally’ Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Bellwether
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
DiGiorgio Family Wines
2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Raidis Estate
2016 ‘The Trip’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Riddoch Coonawarra
2021 ‘The Author’ Cabernet Sauvignon
St Hugo
2012 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
2012 Michael Shiraz
Zema Estate
2018 Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Imperial Bottles kindly donated by Vinpac International
Also available for auction are two beautifully crafted A.P John
Coopers French oak hogshead barrels. Each A.P John barrel is produced
from select, super-premium quality, well seasoned oak.
Wine barrels kindly donated by A. P John Coopers.
EXTERNAL BIDDING
The 2026 Imperial Wine Auction will be open to external bids with prior registration.
Registered external bidders will be contacted VIA PHONE prior to the commencement of the live auction. Spaces are limited, so be QUICK TO submit your expression of interest to bid.
The live auction is scheduled to take place at approx. 3:15pm (ACST).
Registered external bidders will be contacted prior to the commencement of the live auction. Spaces are limited, so be QUICK TO submit your expression of interest to bid.
Registrations close 9am Friday 16th January 2026.
It is estimated that the wines will sell in the range of $1,200 – $10,000. Two beautifully crafted A.P John Coopers’ barrels will also be auctioned, available exclusively to ticket holders at the live event.
2026 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Imperial Auction Registration Form
