There will be two separate and distinct auctions this year, and both will be hosted by international auction house Bonhams. The auction excitement commences with the Protégé Programme Auction that opens on Friday, 17 September and closes on Monday, 4 October 2021.
The Protégé Programme Auction held earlier this year introduced the theme and hashtag #BuyForTheFuture, paving the way for the Guild’s second Charity Auction this October to raise much-needed funds to ensure that the Protégé Programme can continue its cause. By participating in this Auction, bidders will contribute towards a programme that nurtures young talent and enriches the lives of individuals who ordinarily would not have had the opportunity. Buyers will also be supporting the future of the South African wine industry.
Andrea Mullineux, CWG Chair: "Working together towards excellence and uplifting not only our fellow members, but those who want to prosper within the wine industry today and into the future, is the ethos that defines the Cape Winemakers Guild."
The 2021 Nedbank CWG Auction will be hosted live and online at 10:00 (London time) on Saturday 2 October 2021 by international Auction house Bonhams, showcasing the immense diversity of world-class South African wine. All the wines are made exclusively for the Auction by CWG members who are recognised as some of South Africa's leading winemakers. All wines are tasted blind and selected by specialist panels of Guild members to ensure that only wines of excellence are offered on the Auction.
Bidders will be able to bid via the Bonhams website and watch the Auction in real-time as it progresses, bid by telephone, or place proxy commission bids with Bonhams in advance. Bonhams in London will also be open on the day for bidders wishing to attend and bid in person.
Bonhams Senior International Director of Wine and Master of Wine Richard Harvey said: “Bonhams is very pleased to be continuing to support the work of the Cape Winemakers Guild in these very challenging times for the South African wine industry.”
The 2021 Nedbank CWG Auction is the inaugural year for Samantha O'Keefe, and JD Pretorius presenting their first wines at the Auction, and three esteemed members will take their final bow. Jeremy Walker will conclude his CWG journey with his "Au Revoir" blend; Jacques Borman's Epilogue will act as an ode to his CWG journey, and Jeff Grier's swansong year takes flight with an elegant and gracious Cap Classique.
Among these stellar lots, buyers can look forward to outstanding cool climate white wines and stalwart reds that underpin excellence and consistent quality produced by members of the Guild.
Nedbank Group Chief Executive, Mike Brown, comments on Nedbank’s long-standing relationship with the CWG: "If ever there has been a true test of the strength and resilience of the South African wine industry, the past 18 months must be it. At Nedbank, we firmly believe that this resilience is the direct result of hard work. The Cape Winemakers Guild has long been a leading light in this regard and the work it does through its Development Trust.”
For more details and to register for the Auction, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by sending an email to info@capewinemakersguild.com or visiting www.capewinemakersguild.com today.
The 2021 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction List of Wines on Offer (Alphabetical)
Ataraxia Under The Gavel Chardonnay 2020 (30x 6 x 750ml)
Beaumont Family Wines Whole Bunch Mourvèdre 2017 4(0x 6 x 750ml)
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Auction Reserve 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Boplaas Daniel's Legacy 2017 (30x 6 x 750ml)
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2017 (26x 6 x 750ml)
Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2019 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir 2019 (54x 6 x 750ml)
Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2019 (40x 6 x 750ml)
De Grendel Wooded Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (30x 6 x 750ml)
De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2018 (30x 6 x 750ml)
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (24x 6 x 750ml)
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc 2017 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Ernie Els CWG 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Gottfried Mocke Wine Projects Pinot Noir 2018 (20x 6 x 750ml)
Graham Beck Synergy Chardonnay Pinot Noir Extra Brut 2017 (32x 6 x 750ml)
Grangehurst Heritage 2018 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Grangehurst Au Revoir 2017 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Groot Constantia CWG Gouverneurs Reserve 2018 (20x 6 x 750ml)
Hartenberg CWG Auction Merlot 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Hartenberg CWG Auction Shiraz 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Jordan Sophia 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2018 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2018 (36x 6 x 750ml)
Lismore Estate Vineyards Here Comes The Sun 2020 (44x 6 x 750ml)
Luddite The Lone Stranger Mark II 2018 (60x 6 x 750ml)
Miles Mossop Wines Maximilian 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Miles Mossop Wines Saskia-Jo 2018 (10x 6 x 750ml)
Neil Ellis Wines Amper Bo Tempranillo 2017 (1.5 litre magnum bottles) 10x 3 x 1.5L
Neil Ellis Wines Amper Bo Tempranillo 2017 (750ml bottles) 50x 6 x 750ml
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Sandford Chardonnay 2019 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Paul Cluver Wines The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2020 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Raats Family Wines The Fountain Terroir Specific Chenin Blanc 2020 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Raats Family Wines Stella Nova Cabernet Franc 2017 (28x 6 x 750ml)
Rijk's CWG Chenin Blanc 2018 (30x 6 x 750ml)
Rijk's CWG Pinotage 2017 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Rust en Vrede CWG Auction Estate 2017 (1.5 litre magnum bottles) 10x 3 x 1.5L
Rust en Vrede CWG Auction Estate 2016 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Rust en Vrede CWG Auction Estate 2017 (750ml bottles) 16x 6 x 750ml
Saronsberg Inner Circle 2017 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Saronsberg Die Erf Shiraz 2018 (40x 6 x 750ml)
Savage Wines Auction Syrah 2019 (38x 6 x 750ml)
Silverthorn Big Dog VII Méthode Cap Classique 2016 (42x 6 x 750ml)
Simonsig 'Die Dop' Chenin Blanc 2019 (20x 6 x 750ml)
Simonsig Heirloom Shiraz 2018 (34x 6 x 750ml)
Spier Frans K Smit CWG Special Edition 2018 (50x 6 x 750ml)
Villiera Shooting Star Cap Classique Brut 2015 (1.5 litre magnum bottles) (20x 3 x 1.5L)
Warwick The White Lady Auction Chardonnay 2019 (40x 6 x 750ml)