The anticipation is mounting as the 38th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction, to be held from 17:00 on Friday, 30 September to 15:00 on Saturday, 1 October 2022 (South Africa Standard Time) at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, approaches.  

Showcasing rare and unique wines produced in small quantities exclusively for the auction, this year’s auction will see a total of 43 wines from 30 guild members on offer. These comprise 14 white wines, 26 red wines, 2 Cap Classiques and 1 Cape Tawny.

This Virtual Live Auction will be hosted by Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading art and wine auction house. Being a Virtual Live auction, online, telephonic and commission bidding will also be available. Those wishing to bid will be able to register online with Strauss & Co from Monday, 12 September 2022.

While another online auction “The CWG Protégé Programme Auction” is running for one week, starts Monday, 26 September at 08:00, closes from 19:00 on Monday, 3 October 2022. Registration is scheduled to go live on 26 September 2022.

The Hong Kong tastings of both the 2022 Nedbank CWG Auction wines and the CWG Protégé Programme Auction wines will be held at 18:30 on Tuesday, 6 & 13 September 2022 and are complimentary. They will be accompanied by a comprehensive selection of South African inspired canapés.

Given the high value and rarity of the wines on offer, all potential bidders attending this free tasting are requested to complete a simple registration document click here. This can be done prior to the event via Garland Fan, or alternatively, a registration table will be set up at the event to complete a registration form, the list of wines and a tasting glass.

The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is recognized as South Africa’s leading wine auction and since 1982, it has become a benchmark of excellence and the CWG label is widely held as an authentic assurance of quality and craftsmanship. 

The majority of the wines on offer are produced in extremely low quantities making them very sought after.

Interested parties have the opportunity to bid online directly this year but CWC will assist with the transportation of the wines from South Africa to Hong Kong.

Alternatively, as with previous years, CWC will consolidate and coordinate a syndicate of buyers for those people who prefer a few bottles of each wine.

CWC will be offering two tastings representing 29 different wines that will be on the auction block.  Please click here for the CWG Auction Catalogue.