Wines to treasure at Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will take place on September 29 from 09.00am at Spier Conference Centre in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Embark on a journey of discovery into rare, exceptionally crafted wines at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase to be held in Johannesburg on August 22.
This public tasting gives wine enthusiasts the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of South Africa’s top winemakers, while tasting unique collectors’ wines crafted exclusively in small volumes for the 2018 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, to be held on September 29.
Spanning over 33 years of winemaking prowess, these auction wines are sought after for their creative edge and enduring quality. The Showcases allow wine lovers to experience these greatly diverse wines as well as other acclaimed flagship offerings by Guild members in an interactive, walk-around tasting hosted by the winemakers themselves.
Showcase-goers will also have the opportunity to contribute towards the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust by bidding on rare, signed bottles from previous Guild auctions during the Silent Auction. Founded in 1999, the Development Trust seeks to sustain the health of the wine industry by educating, training and empowering young talent through initiatives such as the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a highly acclaimed mentorship scheme for upcoming winemakers and viticulturists.
Johannesburg Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, 135 Rivonia Road
18.00pm to 21.00pm
R350 per person, includes a tasting glass
Tickets can be purchased via www.webtickets.co.za
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will take place on September 29 from 09.00am at Spier Conference Centre in the Stellenbosch Winelands. The auction is open to the public. Telephonic and proxy bidding options are also available to those unable to attend in person. Registration for the Auction and VIP Lounge will close on September 19. To find out more and to purchase tickets to the VIP lounge on auction day, visit: www.capewinemakersguild.com, email info@capewinemakersguild.com or call Tel: +27 (0)21 852 0408.
