A new record has been set, for the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever sold.

The 70-year- old bottle of Penfolds Grange is from the first vintage of the iconic shiraz, selling at auction for just over $142,000.

Rural Editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago.

A new record has been set, for the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever sold.
The 70-year- old bottle of Penfolds Grange is from the first vintage of the iconic shiraz, selling at auction for just over $142,000.
Rural Editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago.

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