Cape Winemakers Guild

In a showcase of South African winemaking excellence, the 42nd Cape Winemakers Guild Auction achieved a record-breaking total of R18 223 000 this past weekend. A highlight on the calendars of wine enthusiasts locally and abroad, the Auction took place at Strauss & Co, Brickfield Canvas in Woodstock, Cape Town on Friday, 2 and Saturday, […]

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Akkerbos Grenache Blanc 2025 100% Grenache BlancWine of Origin Swartland After a decade of farming this vineyard, this marks the first vintage deemed worthy of being bottled as a standalone expression. Situated on an east-facing slope, the site is characterised by deep granite soils underpinned by clay-rich subsoils, lending both structure […]

Wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on one of the most diverse selections of wines ever to go under the hammer at the 2026 Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction later this year.     Now in its 42nd year, this prestigious event showcases rare and unique wines produced exclusively for the auction in small […]

We are thrilled to welcome three new members, as well as a new chairman on board for 2026. The new year will also see three aspiring young winemakers kicking off the first of their three-year Protégé Programme journey. Danie Steytler from Kaapzicht Wine Estate, Graham Weerts from Capensis, and Wim Truter from Meerlust Estate are […]

In a win for South African winemaking excellence, the 41st Cape Winemakers Guild Auction raised a record-breaking amount of R17 215 000 this past weekend. Taking place online and in-person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on Friday, 3 and Saturday, 4 October 2025, the hybrid event drew 258 registered bidders from 13 […]

The 2025 Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction lineup has set a new benchmark for excellence, with a record number of wines scoring 95 points or higher from leading wine critics. Of the 48 wines set to go under the hammer, 26 received 95 points or higher from three of South Africa’s top critics: Christian Eedes, […]

The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme Auction is officially underway, offering wine enthusiasts the opportunity to invest in unique wines, while supporting the South African wine industry’s most successful skills development programme. A highlight on this year’s catalogue is a trio of third-year protégé wines with sublime stories to tell. Having officially kicked off […]

AA Badenhorst Family Wines ‘Out Of The Strong Comes Forth Freshness’ Carignan 2024 100% CarignanWine of Origin Swartland Crafted from a grape with remarkable ageing potential, this wine is poised to evolve gracefully over the coming years, revealing new layers of complexity with time. Tasting Notes: Bright ruby in colour, the wine opens with vivid […]

Anticipation for the 41st Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is mounting, as a fantastic selection of 48 auction wines has been finalised. This year, wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on 30 red wines, 17 white wines and one exciting first-ever addition to the line-up. Taking place on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October […]

In Vuvu, the small Eastern Cape town where Sizeka Mpupu grew up, wine and grapes were a rarity. These days, however, Sizeka finds herself surrounded by vineyards and deeply committed to the art and chemistry of winemaking. Such is her passion for the craft that she recently became the recipient of the Paul Plant Award […]

Stellenbosch – The Cape Winemakers Guild is thrilled to welcome highly-awarded producer, Lukas van Loggerenberg on board as a new member. Three aspiring young winemakers will also be kicking off the first of their three-year Protégé Programme in 2025. Lukas van Loggerenberg, owner and winemaker at Stellenbosch-based independent producer, Van Loggerenberg Wines will enter the […]

Heralding a significant milestone for the South African wine industry, this past weekend saw the successful roll-out of the 40th annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Taking place on Friday, 4 and Saturday, 5 October both online and in person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, the hybrid event drew 276 bidders from […]