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Lenswood/Henschke Abbotts Prayer 1992 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon - Premium South Australian Wine




Vintage: 1992

Producer: Lenswood Vineyards, South Australia

Wine Type: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia



Bottle Details


Bottle format: 750ml standard wine bottle

Closure: Cork with foil capsule (black)

Label condition: Original vintage label with Abbotts Prayer branding and estate crest visible

Fill level: Appears consistent with age expectations



Wine Specifications


Blend composition: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard: Lenswood Estate Vineyard, Adelaide Hills

Producer notes: True Henschke family winemaking heritage, fifth generation winemakers

Winemaking: Made using traditional methods reflecting the cooler temperature terroir of the Adelaide Hills region at 550 metres elevation

Character: Structured red wine with complexity developed over three decades of bottle age



Condition Notes


Vintage age: 34 years old (1992 vintage, current date 2026)

Storage history: Appears to have been stored appropriately with consistent fill level and label integrity maintained

Label presentation: Original vintage label intact with clear branding and estate information

Bottle condition: Glass intact, no visible cracks or damage



This is a mature Australian premium red wine from the respected Lenswood Estate in the Adelaide Hills. The 1992 vintage represents a significant age for a Southern Hemisphere wine, with the Merlot-Cabernet blend having developed considerable complexity over three decades. Lenswood is recognised for producing wines of considerable finesse from the cooler Adelaide Hills region. The Abbotts Prayer label links the history of the vineyard with its heritage as a significant South Australian wine producer.



Provenance & Authenticity


Bottle sourced as pictured. Vintage wine of this age should be inspected by the buyer prior to purchase. Mature wines of this age may show signs of age-related changes. Sold as described. Buyer to assess condition and provenance suitability prior to bidding. Storage conditions unknown prior to current holding.

Location of item: 148 Main Street, Beverley, SA, Australia

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Auction Date:
07-Oct-2026 19:00
Auction Address:
148 Main Street
Beverley SA 5009
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