Uncork the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
Wine lovers are invited to experience the exceptional wines that will go under the hammer at the 2012 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction when members of the Guild present the auction showcase in Cape Town on 23 August and Johannesburg on 30 August.
Pierre Wahl from Rijk's Private Cellar shares some of his wines.
Celebrating 30 years of winemaking excellence this year, the Guild comprises 45 members who jointly represent the pinnacle of South African wine achievement. Only wines crafted exclusively for the Guild by these winemakers are sold at the annual Auction which is open to the general public, wine collectors as well as the liquor and restaurant trade.
The showcases offer a taste of these rare auction wines as well as other acclaimed flagship wines of Guild members in an informal, walk-around tasting hosted by the winemakers themselves.
There will also be the opportunity to bid on rare signed bottles from previous Guild Auctions during the Silent Auction in aid of the Nedbank CWG Development Trust. Founded in 1999, the Development Trust assists with education, training and empowerment of young people from wine farming communities and includes the Guild's Protégé Programme, a mentorship scheme for young, upcoming winemakers.
Cape Town Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
When: Thursday, 23 August 2012 from 6 - 9pm
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Entry: R170 per person including a tasting glass
Johannesburg Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
When: Thursday, 30 August 2012 from 6 - 9pm
Where: The Atrium, Nedbank, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton
Entry: R170 per person including a tasting glass
Bookings for both showcases can be made via www.WebTickets.co.za.
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will take place on Saturday, 6 October 2012 from 9am at Spier Conference Centre in the Stellenbosch Winelands and is open to the public.
For more details, visit: www.capewinemakersguild.com.
