David Warner unveils the $1200 bottle of wine Cricket Australia drank to celebrate their win over the West Indies

Australian Test side cricketers have changed tastes these days — especially when it comes to celebrating their victories.

Gone are the days when a celebratory VB would do following a long week; instead, Aussie cricketers now stick to expensive bottles of sought-after wine.


On Sunday night, after Australia stepped into its 2nd consecutive bang-up victory over the West Indies in this series' match-up, star cricketer David Warner posted exactly how he and his teammates celebrated the huge win — with a decade-old bottle of Penfolds Grange!

The 2012 vintage of one of Australia’s most celebrated wines is said to cost anywhere from $949 to $1200.

Retailer Dan Murphy’s describes the full-bodied dry wine as ‘unmistakably complex, flamboyant, and lifted’ with an ‘earthiness’ infused with the ‘aromas of dark fruits, grounded coffee, red liquorice, and black olives’.


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Warner shared a snap of their expensive post-victory drink. Credit: Instagram/@davidwarner31


Warner captioned the image ‘Grange ball’ after Australia beat the West Indies in a 419-run thrashing. The victory secured the team a 2-0 series.

Daily Mail Australia notes that VB, previously a sponsor of the Test, hasn’t been seen post-victory in change rooms in recent times.

In last year’s T20 World Cup, they noted that Warner’s brewery SAB (St. Andrews Beach Brewery) made frequent appearances in team celebrations.


Warner is a co-owner of the business, along with star jockey Tommy Berry and the Freedman brothers (of horse racing).

In addition, Ricky Ponting, a legendary skipper of the team, also launched his range of wines that take inspiration from his storied career.

For example, Ponting 366, the maiden offering of Ponting’s wine range, takes its name from his distinction as Australia’s 366th test cricketer. Neat, right?


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The Aussie cricketers were all smiles after their wipeout of the West Indies side, 2-0. Screengrab Credit: YouTube/cricket.com.au


Meanwhile, the Aussie cricketers will now face South Africa after their defeat of the West Indies.

South Africa is the world’s third-ranked Test side.

If Australia defeats them, it’s not too far-fetched to expect another vintage to pop open!

Fox Sports notes that in their win over the West Indies, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc pulled off exceptional performances.


The accolade, however, did not extend to Warner, who they noted had an ‘ugly’ outing — so much so that apparently, fans are starting to question his place in Australia’s starting XI.

Well, we hope for a better game next time for every Aussie!

Key Takeaways

  • Cricketers in Australia are now celebrating Test wins with a very expensive bottle of Penfolds Grange wine instead of the usual Victoria Bitter.
  • A post-match snap shared by star David Warner revealed that they celebrated their win with a 2012 vintage Grange, which retails for up to $1200.
  • Post-match drinks are now often champagne and craft beer, and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has his own range of wines named after moments from his cricketing career.
  • The Australian Test side will now turn their attention to a much stronger opponent, South Africa, after their 2-0 rout of the West Indies.
So, what is your reaction to this news? Do you have any celebratory traditions you’d like to share?

Tell us in the comments section below!


Source: YouTube/cricket.com.au
 
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$1,200 for a bottle of wine to celebrate victory over one of the weakest teams ever to tour Australia. A bit like their celebrations after a wicket is taken, well and truly over the top. Each player wouldn't have had much more than a mouthful.
 
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They're aussie sports stars, can do anything they choose good bad or indifferent and get away with it they dont care anything but money and fame and police protection for Candice cause a fan upset the poor thing?
The 3 involved in the ball tampering shouldve been banned from ever playing competitive cricket worldwide forever their assets frozen and 10 years jail. But without them someone in high places thinks Australia can't win test and that's what it all about
 
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Australian Test side cricketers have changed tastes these days — especially when it comes to celebrating their victories.

Gone are the days when a celebratory VB would do following a long week; instead, Aussie cricketers now stick to expensive bottles of sought-after wine.


On Sunday night, after Australia stepped into its 2nd consecutive bang-up victory over the West Indies in this series' match-up, star cricketer David Warner posted exactly how he and his teammates celebrated the huge win — with a decade-old bottle of Penfolds Grange!

The 2012 vintage of one of Australia’s most celebrated wines is said to cost anywhere from $949 to $1200.

Retailer Dan Murphy’s describes the full-bodied dry wine as ‘unmistakably complex, flamboyant, and lifted’ with an ‘earthiness’ infused with the ‘aromas of dark fruits, grounded coffee, red liquorice, and black olives’.


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Warner shared a snap of their expensive post-victory drink. Credit: Instagram/@davidwarner31


Warner captioned the image ‘Grange ball’ after Australia beat the West Indies in a 419-run thrashing. The victory secured the team a 2-0 series.

Daily Mail Australia notes that VB, previously a sponsor of the Test, hasn’t been seen post-victory in change rooms in recent times.

In last year’s T20 World Cup, they noted that Warner’s brewery SAB (St. Andrews Beach Brewery) made frequent appearances in team celebrations.


Warner is a co-owner of the business, along with star jockey Tommy Berry and the Freedman brothers (of horse racing).

In addition, Ricky Ponting, a legendary skipper of the team, also launched his range of wines that take inspiration from his storied career.

For example, Ponting 366, the maiden offering of Ponting’s wine range, takes its name from his distinction as Australia’s 366th test cricketer. Neat, right?


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The Aussie cricketers were all smiles after their wipeout of the West Indies side, 2-0. Screengrab Credit: YouTube/cricket.com.au


Meanwhile, the Aussie cricketers will now face South Africa after their defeat of the West Indies.

South Africa is the world’s third-ranked Test side.

If Australia defeats them, it’s not too far-fetched to expect another vintage to pop open!

Fox Sports notes that in their win over the West Indies, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc pulled off exceptional performances.


The accolade, however, did not extend to Warner, who they noted had an ‘ugly’ outing — so much so that apparently, fans are starting to question his place in Australia’s starting XI.

Well, we hope for a better game next time for every Aussie!

Key Takeaways

  • Cricketers in Australia are now celebrating Test wins with a very expensive bottle of Penfolds Grange wine instead of the usual Victoria Bitter.
  • A post-match snap shared by star David Warner revealed that they celebrated their win with a 2012 vintage Grange, which retails for up to $1200.
  • Post-match drinks are now often champagne and craft beer, and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has his own range of wines named after moments from his cricketing career.
  • The Australian Test side will now turn their attention to a much stronger opponent, South Africa, after their 2-0 rout of the West Indies.
So, what is your reaction to this news? Do you have any celebratory traditions you’d like to share?

Tell us in the comments section below!


Source: YouTube/cricket.com.au

Australian Test side cricketers have changed tastes these days — especially when it comes to celebrating their victories.

Gone are the days when a celebratory VB would do following a long week; instead, Aussie cricketers now stick to expensive bottles of sought-after wine.


On Sunday night, after Australia stepped into its 2nd consecutive bang-up victory over the West Indies in this series' match-up, star cricketer David Warner posted exactly how he and his teammates celebrated the huge win — with a decade-old bottle of Penfolds Grange!

The 2012 vintage of one of Australia’s most celebrated wines is said to cost anywhere from $949 to $1200.

Retailer Dan Murphy’s describes the full-bodied dry wine as ‘unmistakably complex, flamboyant, and lifted’ with an ‘earthiness’ infused with the ‘aromas of dark fruits, grounded coffee, red liquorice, and black olives’.


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Warner shared a snap of their expensive post-victory drink. Credit: Instagram/@davidwarner31


Warner captioned the image ‘Grange ball’ after Australia beat the West Indies in a 419-run thrashing. The victory secured the team a 2-0 series.

Daily Mail Australia notes that VB, previously a sponsor of the Test, hasn’t been seen post-victory in change rooms in recent times.

In last year’s T20 World Cup, they noted that Warner’s brewery SAB (St. Andrews Beach Brewery) made frequent appearances in team celebrations.


Warner is a co-owner of the business, along with star jockey Tommy Berry and the Freedman brothers (of horse racing).

In addition, Ricky Ponting, a legendary skipper of the team, also launched his range of wines that take inspiration from his storied career.

For example, Ponting 366, the maiden offering of Ponting’s wine range, takes its name from his distinction as Australia’s 366th test cricketer. Neat, right?


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The Aussie cricketers were all smiles after their wipeout of the West Indies side, 2-0. Screengrab Credit: YouTube/cricket.com.au


Meanwhile, the Aussie cricketers will now face South Africa after their defeat of the West Indies.

South Africa is the world’s third-ranked Test side.

If Australia defeats them, it’s not too far-fetched to expect another vintage to pop open!

Fox Sports notes that in their win over the West Indies, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc pulled off exceptional performances.


The accolade, however, did not extend to Warner, who they noted had an ‘ugly’ outing — so much so that apparently, fans are starting to question his place in Australia’s starting XI.

Well, we hope for a better game next time for every Aussie!

Key Takeaways

  • Cricketers in Australia are now celebrating Test wins with a very expensive bottle of Penfolds Grange wine instead of the usual Victoria Bitter.
  • A post-match snap shared by star David Warner revealed that they celebrated their win with a 2012 vintage Grange, which retails for up to $1200.
  • Post-match drinks are now often champagne and craft beer, and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has his own range of wines named after moments from his cricketing career.
  • The Australian Test side will now turn their attention to a much stronger opponent, South Africa, after their 2-0 rout of the West Indies.
So, what is your reaction to this news? Do you have any celebratory traditions you’d like to share?

Tell us in the comments section below!


Source: YouTube/cricket.com.au
 
If someone is stupid enough to pay that sort of money for a bottle of plonk then I suppose they have the right to drink it! :)
 
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So if you like a good bottle of wine you're unAustralian I don't get that
 
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Boonie: 36 cans of VB on the plane to England; Legend.
Warner: 1 bottle Grange between how many?; Girl.

Seriously, what else could we expect from a mob of Wokesters who take the knee? Don't even get me started on the sandpaper thing...
 
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Australian Test side cricketers have changed tastes these days — especially when it comes to celebrating their victories.

Gone are the days when a celebratory VB would do following a long week; instead, Aussie cricketers now stick to expensive bottles of sought-after wine.


On Sunday night, after Australia stepped into its 2nd consecutive bang-up victory over the West Indies in this series' match-up, star cricketer David Warner posted exactly how he and his teammates celebrated the huge win — with a decade-old bottle of Penfolds Grange!

The 2012 vintage of one of Australia’s most celebrated wines is said to cost anywhere from $949 to $1200.

Retailer Dan Murphy’s describes the full-bodied dry wine as ‘unmistakably complex, flamboyant, and lifted’ with an ‘earthiness’ infused with the ‘aromas of dark fruits, grounded coffee, red liquorice, and black olives’.


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Warner shared a snap of their expensive post-victory drink. Credit: Instagram/@davidwarner31


Warner captioned the image ‘Grange ball’ after Australia beat the West Indies in a 419-run thrashing. The victory secured the team a 2-0 series.

Daily Mail Australia notes that VB, previously a sponsor of the Test, hasn’t been seen post-victory in change rooms in recent times.

In last year’s T20 World Cup, they noted that Warner’s brewery SAB (St. Andrews Beach Brewery) made frequent appearances in team celebrations.


Warner is a co-owner of the business, along with star jockey Tommy Berry and the Freedman brothers (of horse racing).

In addition, Ricky Ponting, a legendary skipper of the team, also launched his range of wines that take inspiration from his storied career.

For example, Ponting 366, the maiden offering of Ponting’s wine range, takes its name from his distinction as Australia’s 366th test cricketer. Neat, right?


View attachment 10404
The Aussie cricketers were all smiles after their wipeout of the West Indies side, 2-0. Screengrab Credit: YouTube/cricket.com.au


Meanwhile, the Aussie cricketers will now face South Africa after their defeat of the West Indies.

South Africa is the world’s third-ranked Test side.

If Australia defeats them, it’s not too far-fetched to expect another vintage to pop open!

Fox Sports notes that in their win over the West Indies, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc pulled off exceptional performances.


The accolade, however, did not extend to Warner, who they noted had an ‘ugly’ outing — so much so that apparently, fans are starting to question his place in Australia’s starting XI.

Well, we hope for a better game next time for every Aussie!

Key Takeaways

  • Cricketers in Australia are now celebrating Test wins with a very expensive bottle of Penfolds Grange wine instead of the usual Victoria Bitter.
  • A post-match snap shared by star David Warner revealed that they celebrated their win with a 2012 vintage Grange, which retails for up to $1200.
  • Post-match drinks are now often champagne and craft beer, and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has his own range of wines named after moments from his cricketing career.
  • The Australian Test side will now turn their attention to a much stronger opponent, South Africa, after their 2-0 rout of the West Indies.
So, what is your reaction to this news? Do you have any celebratory traditions you’d like to share?

Tell us in the comments section below!


Source: YouTube/cricket.com.au

Sorry, but, to me anyway, this just seems so wrong! The 'little Aussie battler' could never think of opening, & drinking, a very expensive bottle of wine like this. He is just 'showing off'
 
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That reason for "celebration" suits Warner down to the ground. Wonder whether he ever heard of the famous "playing fields of Eton" and, if he did, whether it was ever explained to him?
 
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