The Rothbury Estate 1980 Shareholders Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz - Vintage Australian WineVintage: 1980Producer: The Rothbury EstateRegion: Hunter Valley, New South WalesVarietal: ShirazClassification: Shareholders ReserveBottle ConditionCapsule: Original foil capsule with age-related patina and oxidation consistent with 46 years of storageLabel: Original black label with cream vineyard illustration and vintage designation clearly legibleFill Level: Appears consistent with age; natural evaporation evident on capsuleGlass: Deep green glass, typical of premium Australian wines of this eraClosure: Original cork seal intactProvenance NotesThis is an authentic example of The Rothbury Estate's Shareholders Reserve program from the 1980 vintage. The Rothbury Estate was a pioneering winery in the Hunter Valley, established in 1968, and became renowned for producing premium Shiraz during the 1970s and 1980s. The Shareholders Reserve designation indicates this was a special release for estate shareholders, making it a collectible bottling from this historic producer.Condition AssessmentThis bottle represents a genuine vintage wine from 1980, now 46 years old. The capsule shows appropriate age-related oxidation and patina. The label remains legible and intact. The fill level appears appropriate for a wine of this age stored in traditional conditions. No leakage or seepage is evident. This is a wine for experienced collectors who understand the variables associated with aged bottles of this era.Important Collector InformationVintage wines of this age require careful handling and storage assessment. Buyers should be aware that:• The wine has been stored for over four decades and may have undergone natural changes in character• Cork condition cannot be fully assessed without opening the bottle• Fill level and capsule condition are consistent with proper storage, but this cannot guarantee drinkability• This bottle is offered as a collectible artefact of Australian wine history from the Rothbury Estate's premium era• Buyers are advised to have the bottle professionally assessed by a wine specialist prior to consumptionThe Rothbury Estate 1980 Shareholders Reserve represents a significant piece of Australian wine history from the Hunter Valley's golden era of Shiraz production. Suitable for serious collectors of vintage Australian wine or those seeking an authentic example of 1980s Hunter Valley Shiraz.Sold as described. Buyer to inspect prior to bidding. This is a vintage collectible wine bottle offered without guarantee of drinkability. Local pickup only.
Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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