WINES of great diversity including some exceptionally rare varieties and unusual blends will be setting new benchmarks at the 32nd Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction on Saturday, October 1, when 52 individually crafted wines go under the hammer in Stellenbosch. Wine enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to taste the 2016 auction line-up at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), and in Johannesburg on Wednesday, August 24, at The Nedbank Atrium in Sandton.
This South African wine industry showcase features small volumes of unique collectors wines all made exclusively for the auction by members of the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG).
The 2016 auction line-up comprises 32 red wines, 15 white wines, three Méthode Cap Classiques, a pot still brandy and a port.
“Our members have certainly pushed the envelope this year bringing even more diversity with exciting new styles, interesting varietal wines and unique blends to the auction. The shift to individual wines in smaller volumes and case lots underlines our singular vision to seek out exceptional parcels of vines, boost creativity and ultimately open up new frontiers in South African winemaking,” said CWG chairman Miles Mossop of Tokara.
Whilst innovation is an important aspect of the annual CWG auction, the treasure trove of well-established wines of great auction lineage sees small private buyers, more serious collectors and the influential wine trade return year after year for a chance to purchase new vintages of these sought-after heritage wines.
All auction wines are selected after rigorous scrutiny in a blind tasting by the members of the guild and tested by an independent laboratory to ensure that they meet the highest standards of wine health measurement.
Since its inception in 1985, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction has become a benchmark of excellence and the CWG label is widely held as an authentic assurance of quality and craftsmanship.
Tickets can be purchased via www.webtickets.co.za at R250 per person.
