Cape Wine Auction supports education in SA Winelands
The Cape Wine Auction has supported education in the South African Winelands, raising R33m since inception. The proceeds, without offset or deduction, are allocated to the 22 beneficiaries who are actively involved in offering education, meals, aftercare, counselling services, career placements and training.
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This generosity has not gone unnoticed with the support of two financial giants throwing their support behind this truly amazing initiative, which takes place on 10 and 11 February 2017.
Friday Barrel Auction
American Express is, for the third year running, sponsoring the Friday Barrel Auction, which will take place at La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Perfect for wine aficionados, the auction lures avid collectors to bid on and taste directly from the barrels and in the company of the winemakers - once off, specially curated and limited release wines.
“We are delighted to continue our support of the Cape Wine Auction, and return as the Friday Barrel Auction sponsor. The Cape Wine Auction has gained well deserved recognition for being an outstanding event that not only casts the South African wine industry into the international spotlight, but also invests back into the local community. American Express is committed to providing its Cardmembers with access to premium events and world class experiences, and we look forward to the Cape Wine Auction being as exceptional as ever in 2017,” says Andrew Stewart, VP and GM, Bank Partnerships EMEA, American Express.
Influential business people and personalities
Nedbank Private Wealth has been announced as the headline sponsor for the Saturday auction. The luncheon, which takes place at the spectacular Anthonij Rupert Wyne estate in Franschhoek, is attended by a significant number of local and international influential business people and personalities bidding to take ownership of one of the 35 bespoke lots up for auction.
“This is the perfect collaboration as it is in line with Nedbank Private Wealth’s ethos of supporting initiatives aimed at doing good. We believe that education is a critical cornerstone for the country’s collective future, and our expertise in wealth management and philanthropy provides invaluable tools to ensure that these kinds of projects have a sustainable long-term impact,” says Noxolo Hlongwane, head of Philanthropy at Nedbank Private Wealth.
For more info, go to www.capewineauction.co.za.
