The CWG Protégé Programme Auction - June 2021

This auction openened on Friday, 4 June 2021 and was hosted online at www.Bonhams.com until it closed at 16:00 on Monday 21 June (London Time). Auction lots comprised of unique collections, including rare verticals, wines that are no longer available, magnums, wines from graduated Protégés, the Imvini Wethu initiative, Cape Wine Masters, and CWG members in support of this dynamic project.

The support of South African wine collectors came out tops in the first CWG Protégé Programme Auction this year, with bidding concluding at a generous total of R455 700. 

 

Lot 1 - Graceful Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild. 

This collection of wines displays an elegance and luminosity only achieved through the scrutinous understanding of terroir. Diverse cultivars grace our landscape that has produced exquisite examples of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from different regions, an unrivalled achievement for a so-called New World wine country.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following wines:

Cap Maritime Pinot Noir 2019

Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma 2018 (Pinot Noir)

David & Nadia Aristargos 2016
50% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier, 12% Roussanne, 10% Sémillon, 8% Clairette Blanche

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay Elgin 2015

Villiera Monro Brut Cap Classique 2014

 

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

 

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 2 - Poised Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

 

From stalwarts to styling newcomers, the diversity of the South African landscape is thoroughly utilized to make the ficklest grape shine. From ethereal and classic single cultivars like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, to inventive blends that demand attention, this collection comprises precisely that.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following wines:

Cap Maritime Pinot Noir 2019

Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma 2018 (Pinot Noir)

David & Nadia Aristargos 2016

50% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier, 12% Roussanne, 10% Sémillon, 8% Clairette Blanche

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay Elgin 2015

Villiera Monro Brut Cap Classique 2014

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 3 & 4 - Ingenious Collection

Two lots, offered separately, each comprising 6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members
of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

 

This lot meanders through vintages, dedicated to winemakers staying true to their pursuit of quality. A precocious 2005-vintage set the bar for concentrated red wines, followed by similar characterful vintages like 2008, a superb 2009, the 2012 vintage delivering on depth, and quality that prevailed from 2017 to 2018 despite the drought challenges.

Each lot comprises one bottle of each of the following CWG Auction wines:

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Auction Blend 2005
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec

Boplaas Auction Reserve Cape Vintage Port 2008

Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2017

De Trafford CWG Syrah 2009

Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Sandford Chardonnay 2018

Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2012

Each lot is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 5 - Liberal Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

South African Syrah is revered for its generous expression of fruit while serving as an ode to the New World with its delicate savoury nuances and ripe, yet refined tannin structure. These wines model a younger generation’s confidence in raising Syrah as an astute ambassador for bold yet fine wine.

This lot comprises two bottles of each of the following wines:

Bartho Eksteen Ouskool 2017
Rhone-style red wine

Rall Ava Syrah 2019

Savage Red Syrah 2018

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 6 & 7 - Tenacious Collection

Two lots, offered separately, each comprising 6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members
of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

 

There is nothing like an exceptional vintage to strengthen a country’s reputation, and 2015 was without a doubt such a profound occurrence. This collection celebrates perseverance across the board, from an elegant Cap Classique to a robust Pinotage, all delivering beautiful concentration, balance and longevity.

Each lot comprises one bottle of each of the following CWG Auction wines:

Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Edgebaston ‘Rooi Trekker’ Viognier 2015

Rijk’s CWG Pinotage 2015

Saronsberg CWG Shiraz Reserve 2015

Silverthorn Big Dog VI Cap Classique 2015

Strydom Family Wines The Game Changer Cabernet Franc - Merlot 2015

Each collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 8 - Bordeaux Beauties

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

There is no shortage of sun to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon as the backbone of elegant Bordeaux blends. With Merlot’s fruit-forward reputation fleshing out the mid-palate, and Petit Verdot intensifying the colour, all these wines salute estates with a peerless reputation for wines made in this style.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following Bordeaux-style red wines:

Grangehurst 2009
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 19% Petit Verdot

Simonsig Tiara 2008
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Warwick Trilogy 2013
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 9 - Blended Treasures

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

This collection celebrates the art of blending with three diverse wines: one being a tribute to the indigenous crossing of Pinotage; another saluting the bold and vivacious character that Italian varieties bring to a blend; concluding with a profound and full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Cabernet Franc.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following red blends:

Ataraxia Serenity 2018
61% Pinot Noir, 36% Cinsault, 3% Pinotage

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2017
39% Sangiovese, 18% Pinot Noir, 18% Shiraz, 15% Nebbiolo, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Barbera

Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cinsault, 18% Cabernet Franc

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 10 - Shiraz Syrah!

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild. 

An exemplary track record for Shiraz makes this a sought-after collection for any discerning Shiraz lover. These wines exude fruit generosity and perfume, supported by structured yet ripe tannin, skilfully crafted in expressing the various cooler climate terroirs of the Cape Winelands.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following wines:

De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2018

Groot Constantia Shiraz 2008

Luddite Shiraz 2016

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 11 - Classic Trio

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

The aesthetics and purity of South African white wines have earned their place as classic examples of fine wine across the globe. These wines will be the VIPs at any dinner table. Enjoy a magnificent selection of Cap Classique, a stately Chardonnay, and a quintessential Chenin Blanc.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following wines:

Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2016

Jordan Chardonnay 2016

Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 12 - Big & Bold

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

If you are searching for wines that represent confidence, this stately trio will deliver in every way. Undoubtedly commanding in terms of intense aromas, muscular tannin and a freshness that speaks of meticulous execution, the consistent performance of these wines will impress the successful bidder.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following wines:

Frans K Smit 2013
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Rust En Vrede Estate 2013
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Syrah, 11% Merlot

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

 

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 13 - Bold & Beautiful

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Wines are often referred to as beautiful. Rightfully so, as they manage to captivate your senses with their unique characters. In this case, be it the Chenin Blanc, the Cabernet Sauvignon, or the Shiraz, each is guaranteed to delight you with a perfume of florals, spice and beguiling fruit.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following wines:

Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2017 (Chenin Blanc)

Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Hartenberg Gravel Hill Shiraz 2013

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 14 - Victorious Vintage

3 x 1.5 litre signed magnum bottles from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Having a fortuitous vintage on your side is one thing. Utilizing its benefits requires a masterful balance of understanding the environment and letting the wine speak for itself, while honouring consistency. These wines represent the pinnacle of such harmony, brought to life in two red and one white blend.

This lot comprises a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following wines:

Ernie Els Signature 2015
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2015
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec

Miles Mossop Wines Saskia 2015
63% Chenin Blanc, 13% Viognier, 9% Clairette Blanche, 6% Verdelho, 4% Grenache Blanc

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 15 - Truthful Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Here is a lucid compilation of vision, artistic freedom and the passion of turning something as ordinary as a bunch of grapes into something extraordinary. In wine, there is truth, they say, and these wines represent the mélange of genius shared among the Guild members.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following past CWG Auction wines:

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Kalmoesfontein Ramnasgras Cinsault 2012

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Geel-Kapel Muscat de Frontignan 2013

Boplaas Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2008

Ernie Els CWG 2015
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 10% Cinsault

Luddite Wonderland Avenue Grenache 2018

Miles Mossop Wines Saskia-Jo 2017
88% Chenin Blanc, 12% Clairette Blanche

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 16 - Authentic Collection

 6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

An unprecedented year has taught us the importance of authenticity and the value of persevering no matter the challenges. This lot is a validation of the South African vision and commitment to making wines true to their origin, be it the cooler Bot River, the sunbathed hills of Stellenbosch, or the arid yet breath-taking spaces of the Klein Karoo.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following past CWG Auction wines:

Beaumont Family Wines Leo’s Whole Bunch Chenin Blanc 2017

Beaumont Family Wines Whole Bunch Mourvèdre 2016

Boplaas Cape Vintage CWG Auction Reserve 2006

Ernie Els CWG 2015
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 10% Cinsault

Luddite The Lone Stranger 2017
50% Shiraz, 36% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache

Miles Mossop Wines Saskia-Jo 2017
88% Chenin Blanc, 12% Clairette Blanche

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 17 - Determined Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild. 

It took time for the world to fathom the remarkable potential of winemaking at the tip of Africa and the ingenuity required to maintain exceptional quality. The ageability of these wines bears testimony to ancient soils, ample sunshine and vast microclimates that make it possible to craft a masterpiece from a hallmark Pinotage, an elegant Pinot Noir, through to a world class sparkling wine in the traditional method.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following CWG Auction wines:

Bouchard Finlayson Auction Reserve Pinot Noir 2012

Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013

Graham Beck Cuvée 129 Extra Brut 2009

Hartenberg Auction Reserve Shiraz 2010

Rust en Vrede CWG Estate 2011
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Simonsig Auction Reserve Pinotage 2007

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 18 - Intuitive Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Skill and intuition collide when it comes to winemaking, especially when adapting to the capricious Cape of Storms. Despite looming climate changes, South African winemakers can always rely on their instinct, resourceful nature and profound connection to the environment to create Pinot Noir Cap Classique or Chardonnays of such extraordinary stature.

This lot comprises the following past CWG Auction wines:

Gottfried Mocke Wine Projects Pinot Noir 2017 (2 bottles)

Silverthorn Big Dog VI Cap Classique 2015 (2 bottles)

Jordan CWG Chardonnay 2017 (1 bottle)

Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2012 (1 bottle)

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 19 - Generous Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Cultivars like Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Pinotage are all revered for their giving nature, be it as a single cultivar or in a blend. South Africa is blessed with a diverse landscape to make this happen and even more so, with the tremendous knowledge shared among Guild members. This collection bears witness to their excellence.

This lot comprises the following past CWG Auction wines:

De Trafford Perspective 2012
36% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot

Delaire Graff Banghoek Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2016

Rijk’s Chenin Blanc 2015

Strydom Family Wines Paradigm 2016
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot

Villiera Drip Barrel Cabernet Franc 2017

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 20 - Munificent Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Larger-than-life wines need no introduction, and wine is as part of our heritage as the ground we stand on. Each of these wines represents a particular vision that will eternalise its legacy.

This lot comprises the following past CWG Auction wines:

De Trafford Perspective 2012
36% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot

Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2016

Rijk’s CWG Chenin Blanc 2015

Simonsig Heirloom Shiraz 2016

Strydom Family Wines Paradigm 2016
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot

Villiera Drip Barrel Cabernet Franc 2017

This collection is packed in a wooden box

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 21 - Enchanting Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of wine from previous CWG Auctions from Guild Members Jacques Borman and David Nieuwoudt.

Some wines are impossible to forget, especially coming from the stalwart 2017-vintage. Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2017 evokes the fond memory of decadently ripe cherries and a spicy intensity, quintessential of these vineyards’ high-altitude home. Coming from the undulating hills of Stellenbosch, Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2017 elicits the aroma of a violet bouquet, filling the entire room with its perfumed fruit.

This lot comprises the following past CWG Auction wines:

Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2017 (3 bottles)

Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2017 (3 bottles)

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 22 - Infallible Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

This collection stands tall with a vast offering of authoritative wines. The Leeu Passant embraces a nostalgic rusticity, while the Spier is forthcoming with concentrated oak and dark fruit. Raats makes itself known with more ethereal red fruit, hemmed with notes of Cape Fynbos. For a welcoming lift of rich, green fruit, the Gabriëlskloof graces the collection with a hint of spice and lime blossoms.

This lot comprises the following wines:

Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017 (2 bottles)
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cinsault, 18% Cabernet Franc

Raats Family Cabernet Franc 2017 (2 bottles)

Gabriëlskloof Magdalena 2017
58% Semillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc

Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 23 - Characterful Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

A formidable assemblage of regional ambassadors, hailing from Durbanville, Greyton, the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, Stellenbosch, and Tulbagh. While this lot traverses the South African Winelands, it also introduces the determined character of winemakers dedicated to the success of their own particular style of wine.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following wines:

De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2018

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Seadragon Pinot Noir 2018

Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018

Saronsberg Full Circle 2018
79% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 1% Viognier, 1% Roussanne

Savage Red Syrah 2018

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 24 - Discerning Collection

6 x 750ml signed bottles of rare, flagship wines from the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

 

This is a true soil-searching collection, boasting vineyard treasures from Swartland schist to stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld Shale from the Hemel-en-Aarde; characterised by more reticent as well as dense and daring style of wines. Every wine bears testimony to the intrinsic details that make it come alive.

This lot comprises one bottle of each of the following wines:

Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2017

Frans K Smit 2015
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

Gabriëlskloof Syrah on Sandstone 2017

Rall Ava Syrah 2019

Savage Red Syrah 2018

Warwick Trilogy 2015
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 25 - Graduated Protégé: Banele Vakele - Tembela Wines Collection

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising: 3 bottles of Tembela Syrah 2020 and 3 bottles of Tembela Verdelho 2020

These wines have been made by graduated Protégé Banele Vakele, under his own label, Tembela.

Banele joined the Protégé Programme in 2016 and was mentored by Louis Strydom (Ernie Els Wines) in his first year. He then spent a year working alongside Boela Gerber (Groot Constantia), followed by a year at Savage Wines with Duncan Savage. After spending a year travelling and making wine in Australia, Banele returned to South Africa to concentrate on his own brand of wines known as Tembela, which he makes at Duncan Savage’s cellar in Woodstock in the heart of Cape Town.

“The Protégé Programme was a huge stepping stone in my career. It was a fast learning curve packed with other life skills that we normally take for granted. The programme opened up doors for me to go overseas and get experience from different wine cultures. It opened the door to my current job. It most importantly opened the door for my own brand to be born. The first Tembela Wines wine was made in my second year in the Programme. I’m forever grateful to everyone involved.”

Tembela Verdelho 2020 – 3 x 750ml bottles
A beautifully expressive wine presenting with notes of green apple, fennel bulb, orange skin, naartjie zest and a subtle hint of white pepper spice. The aromas on the nose follow through to the palate, which presents with a beautiful creamy mouthfeel and is quickly balanced out by the racy acidity. There is great phenolic grip on the palate, bringing more texture and complexity to the wine. A stunning wine which will pair well with pork belly and chicken dishes.

Tembela Syrah 2020 – 3 x 750ml bottles
A very enticing nose with aromas of crushed black pepper, graphite, violets, blueberries, raspberries, plums and smoked meat. The fruit and spice shine through on the palate and are balanced by grippy, yet beautifully integrated, tannins. The wine has a stunning lingering finish. The perfect wine to enjoy with lamb or ribeye steak.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 26 - Graduated Protégé: Gynore Fredericks - Great Heart Chardonnay 2020

6 x 750ml bottles of Great Heart Chardonnay 2020

This wine has been made by graduated Protégé Gynore Fredericks, who is Assistant Winemaker at Mullineux and the winemaker of Great Heart wines, an empowerment project started by Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines to improve the livelihoods of those who work for the company as well as their families.

Gynore joined the Protégé Programme in 2017 and spent her first year being mentored by Miles Mossop. Her second year was spent at De Grendel Wines, working with Charles Hopkins and the third year of her internship was at Mullineux Wines, with Andrea Mullineux. Upon graduating from the Protégé Programme in 2019, Gynore was offered the position of Assistant Winemaker at Mullineux, where she is responsible for making the Great Heart wines.

“The Protégé Programme was an amazing opportunity to get the best experience possible. I was able to work with the best winemakers in South Africa, join the Guild Members at technical tastings and do an international harvest. I have grown so much as a professional because of the experience I had in the Protégé Programme.”

Great Heart Chardonnay 2020 – 6 x 750ml bottles
Soft flowers, reminding me of the start of spring, are paired with a hint of toast on the nose. There is a limestone flintiness on the palate, with a remarkable acidity and broad mid-palate. This wine is layered with green apples, lemon zest and has a lingering finish. A complex wine with so much balance and structure.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 27 - Graduated Protégé: Kiara Scott – Brookdale Estate Chenin Blanc 2017

6 x 750ml bottles of Brookdale Estate Chenin Blanc 2017

This wine has been made by graduated Protégé Kiara Scott, who is the winemaker at Brookdale Estate, just outside Paarl.

Kiara joined the CWG Protégé Programme in 2015 and spent her three years being mentored by David Nieuwoudt (Cederberg Cellars), Charles Hopkins (De Grendel) and Carl van der Merwe (DeMorgenzon). After graduating from the Protégé Programme in 2018, Kiara worked as Assistant Winemaker at Savage Wines before taking up the job as winemaker at Brookdale Estate in Paarl.

“The CWG Protégé Programme is a great initiative that employs newly graduated winemakers from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and gives them the opportunity to work with and be mentored by some of South Africa’s best winemakers. I worked with, and was introduced to, some great winemakers who have challenged and shaped me personally and professionally. With the CWG I have attended the most amazing tastings and courses. In my 3 years on the Protégé Programme I accomplished what would have taken double the time or even longer.”

The Brookdale vineyards are situated at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Pass, where the granite soils are rich in clay and schist. The wines are made based on traditional viticultural techniques and sustainable farming.

This maiden vintage is made from three blocks of Chenin Blanc on the Estate. The wine is medium yellow in colour and the nose displays notes of white flowers, dried herbs, yellow peach and vanilla spice. The palate is concentrated and has a sweet fruity entry that shows notes of pineapple, apricot, yellow fruit and citrus blossom. This vintage has a beautiful rich texture with a bright limey acidity and a savoury finish.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 28 - Graduated Protégé: Praisy Dlamini – HER Wine Collection

6 x 750ml bottles comprising: 3 bottles of HER Pinotage 2020 and 3 bottles of HER Shiraz 2020

These wines have been made by graduated Protégé Praisy Dlamini, who is the Head Winemaker at Adama Wines.

Praisy was the first woman winemaker to join the Protégé Programme. She started her three-year internship in 2008 under the mentorship of Philip Costandius, after which she spent a year with David Finlayson (Edgebaston) and her final year with Pieter Ferreira (Graham Beck Wines). Today, Praisy is the Head Winemaker at Adama Wines and a Trustee of the Nedbank CWG Development Trust which oversees the Protégé Programme.

“Being a Protégé was a significant enabler towards my winemaking career. The programme assisted me in building confidence by affording me access to the knowledge and skillset that I needed in order to map my way forward to where I am now. It presented opportunities to me, as a young winemaker, that shaped my journey to being a young, confident and experienced winemaker through well-thought mentorship and guidance. It made me realise that it is possible and where I come from doesn’t necessarily dictate where I end up.”

The HER collection is the first branded wine from Adama Wines, an all-woman company that has been making and selling wine for the past three years. The name was chosen to represent the women who strive to make the world a better place.

HER Pinotage 2020 – 3 x 750ml bottles
Ruby red with a purple rim, this is a youthful wine that is zesty and packed with upfront fruit on the nose. The wine has a substance that will linger long on the palate. It contains subtle, velvety tannins that dominate the concentration of juicy, fruity flavours in a medium-bodied structure.

HER Shiraz 2020 – 3 x 750ml bottles
This wine has a garnet centre with a purple rim. On the nose, sweet spice, new leather and a hint of savoury, refreshed with a juicy, plummy finish. A beautifully structured, medium-bodied wine with juicy, ripe plum and dark berry flavours.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 29 - Graduated Protégé: Rudger van Wyk – The Kara Tara and Stark Condé Collection

 6 x 750ml bottles, comprising: 3 bottles of Kara Tara Pinot Noir 2019 and 3 bottles of Stark Condé Oude Nektar 2017

These wines have been made by graduated Protégé Rudger van Wyk, who is the winemaker at Stark Condé wines.

Rudger joined the Protégé Programme in 2014, working alongside Abrie Beeslaar (Kanonkop). During his second year, whilst under the mentorship of Bernhard Veller (Nitida), he was offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Stark Condé team as Assistant Winemaker. Since then, Rudger’s winemaking career has been a whirlwind of successes – he has been named Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year and promoted to Winemaker at Starke Condé in 2017, and launched his own international wine brand – Kara Tara.

“The Protégé Programme gave me a great platform to learn about making quality wine. It provided exposure not just to local wines, but wines from across the world! The Programme gave me the opportunity to travel to one of the most famous regions, Burgundy, where my passion and love for the product even grew more. I was also able to work with different winemakers in different regions and that taught me to form my own idea of who I am and what kind of wines I want to produce.”

Kara-Tara Pinot Noir 2019 – 3 x 750ml bottles
The grapes were sourced from three cool-climate vineyards. All grapes were hand-picked and most of the grapes were destemmed. Half were put into open tanks and given hand-punch-downs and the other half into closed tanks that were given pump-overs.

Stark Condé Oude Nektar 2017 – 3 x 750ml bottles
This wine comes from a unique Cabernet vineyard that was 15 years in the planning. With careful selection of clone and rootstock, the vines were planted on a site overgrown with alien vegetation. The wine is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec and is the fourth vintage of this wine.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 30 - Graduated Protégé Thornton Pillay – Thornton Pillay Wines

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising: 2 bottles of each of the following Thornleigh wines: Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Shiraz 2019, Rosé 2020

These wines have been made by graduated Protégé Thornton Pillay, who is the assistant winemaker at The Drift and has his own brand – Thornton Pillay Wines.

Thornton joined the Protégé Programme in 2013 when he was mentored by Louis Strydom (Ernie Els Wines). In his second year, he worked alongside Boela Gerber (Groot Constantia). He left the programme at the end of his second year to join The Mentors Team at KWV. His career path took him back to his home town of Durban, where he became winemaker at Highgate Wines. At the end of 2020 and after helping to establish Highgate Wines, Thornton returned to the Cape as Assistant Winemaker to Bruce Jack at The Drift in Napier, where he has been able to produce his own brand, Thornton Pillay Wines.

“It was an honour to be part of the Protégé Programme as it helped me forge and build a strong foundation for being a winemaker in South Africa today. The Programme gave me the opportunity to work alongside South Africa’s best winemakers on some of the country’s top wine farms. This is a unique platform for future winemakers as it forms part of the success of their career. Throughout my remarkable journey as a CWG Protégé, I was mentored by incredible people who epitomize passion and dedication for our field of winemaking. I have formed a long term relationship with them, that I will always be grateful for.”

Thornleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2020 – 2 x 750ml bottles
Aromas of tropical fruit, litchi and liquorice on the nose which follow through on the palate, with a citrus finish. Best enjoyed with grilled poultry or seafood dishes.

Thornleigh Shiraz 2019 – 2 x 750ml bottles
Beautiful dark red fruit such as blackberry and cherries on the nose, following through to the palate. Best enjoyed with grilled red meat dishes.

Thornleigh Semi Sweet Rosé 2020 – 2 x 750ml bottles
A generous and vibrant rosé, boasting upfront cherry, red berry and sweet candy floss aromas. The palate is dense, structured and supported by mulberry and ripe strawberry. This is complemented by a sweet finish and lingering aftertaste. Best enjoyed with light meals, salmon, chicken or ham.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 31 - Graduated Protégé Wade Sander – The Brunia Collection

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising: 2 bottles of Brunia White, 2 bottles of Brunia Semillon, 2 bottles of Brunia Syrah

These wines were made by graduated Protégé Wade Sander, who now makes wines under his own label – Brunia Wines.

Wade joined the Protégé Programme in 2013 and spent his first year being mentored by Etienne le Riche (le Riche Wines). In his second year he worked alongside Peter Finlayson (Bouchard Finlayson) and after his final year, which he spent with Andrea Mullineux, he was offered the position of Assistant Winemaker at Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. It was then that he started making wine under his Brunia label and in 2020, Wade moved to his own wine cellar in Stanford to focus on his Brunia Wines.

“My time in the Protégé Programme allowed me to immerse myself in wine and fast tracked my development in this exciting industry by giving me access to some of the Cape’s finest winemakers and afforded me the opportunity to learn from and engage with them. These interactions as well the international experiences I was fortunate enough to have, aided the formation of my approach and personal philosophy towards winemaking and gave me valuable perspective on the greater wine industry.”

Brunia White 2018 (Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon) – 2 x 750ml bottles
This wine was awarded 92/100 by Tim Atkin. This wine is a linear expression of this classic white varietal blend, with an energetic acidity and chiseled structure, possessing great ageing potential.

Brunia Semillon 2018 – 2 x 750ml bottles
This wine was awarded 92/100 by Tim Atkin. The wine has a bright, mineral expression of Semillon with a coated acidity.

Brunia Syrah 2018 – 2 x 750ml bottles
This wine was awarded 90/100 by Tim Atkin. A classic expression of Syrah, with typical pepper and clove aromas. This is a very textured wine with fresh tannins and great length.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 32 - Imvini Wethu Wine

6 x 750ml bottles of Imvini Wethu Old Vine Cinsault and Pinotage 2019

Imvini Wethu was born from a cross-continental partnership between German business owners, importers and wine industry professionals to find a creative and sustainable solution to support the South African Wine Industry.

Only 6 200 bottles of this wine were produced, and released into the European market in February 2021 and a portion of all funds raised will be donated to the CWG Protégé Programme. This is your chance to purchase some of this limited release wine and support the Protégé Programme, too!

The wine is a blend of 70% Cinsault and 30% Pinotage from two of South Africa’s oldest vineyards. Imvini Wethu carries the Certified Heritage Vineyards seal, the world’s first official certification for old vines, making it a premium ambassador for the entire South African wine category.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 33 - Cape Master Winemakers Red Blend

A 3 litre bottle of 2018 Cape Master Winemakers Red blend

A unique and limited wine blend, made by the only South African winemakers who are both Cape Wine Masters and members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Concentrating the strengths of Jeff Grier (Villiera), Boela Gerber (Groot Constantia) and Carel Nel (Boplaas) just 10 three litre bottles of this 2018 red blend have been made. This wine comprises:

• 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (from Boela Gerber)

• 40% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot (from Jeff Grier)

• 15% Touriga Nacional (from Carel Nel)

The inclusion of Touriga Nacional in the traditional Bordeaux blend reflects a modern climate-related trend, where the variety is emerging as a mainstay of champion wines.

In addition to the Jeroboam, the winemakers will present a tasting of special wines in their ranges, paired with food for four people. Boela and Jeff will jointly host the lucky recipient of this special lot and Carel will host the buyer at a separate event in Calitzdorp.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 34 - The Members’ Collection

This lot comprises 43 x 750ml signed bottles of wine, one bottle from every member of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Geel Kapel Muscat de Frontignan 2013 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans 2019 (Chenin Blanc)
Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2017
Bartho Eksteen Ouskool 2017
Beaumont Family Wines Moerse Moer Chenin Blanc 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Auction Reserve 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Boplaas Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2006 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Bouchard Finlayson Auction Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2017
David & Nadia Aristargos 2016
De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2018
De Trafford Perspective 2012 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Delaire Graff Banghoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Ernie Els CWG 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Frans K Smit 2015
Gottfried Mocke Wine Projects Pinot Noir 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Graham Beck Cuvée 129 Extra Brut 2009 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Grangehurst 2007
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Auction Reserve 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Hartenberg Auction Reserve Shiraz 2010 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Jordan CWG Chardonnay 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2016 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017
Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018
Luddite Lone Stranger 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Miles Mossop Wines Saskia-Jo 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Newton Johnson Family Wines Sandford Chardonnay 2018 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2012 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018
Rall Ava Syrah 2019
Rijk’s CWG Chenin Blanc 2015 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Rust en Vrede CWG Estate 2011 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Saronsberg Full Circle 2018
Savage White 2019
Silverthorn Big Dog VI 2015 Cap Classique (past CWG Auction Wine)
Simonsig Heirloom Shiraz 2016 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Strydom Family Wines Paradigm 2016 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Villiera Drip Barrel Cabernet Franc 2017 (past CWG Auction Wine)
Warwick Trilogy 2015

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 35 - Adi Badenhorst - AA Badenhorst Family Wines

A 1.5 litre bottle of AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras Cinsault 2016 and a
375ml bottle of AA Badenhorst CWG Kalmoesfontein Semillon Noble Late Harvest 2008

AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras Cinsault 2016
The grapes come from a 1.6 hectare vineyard planted in the 1950s on decomposed granite soils. The grapes are meticulously sorted in the vineyard and cooled overnight. The whole bunches are fermented in old wooden vats and pumped over once daily. When fermentation is almost completed, the vat is pressed and the must is moved to a foudre for 12 months. The wine was bottled directly off its gross lees immediately after malolactic fermentation.

AA Badenhorst CWG Kalmoesfontein Semillon Noble Late Harvest 2008, produced exclusively for the CWG Auction (please note the wax is slightly damaged on this bottle)
Wonderful, fully botrytised grapes were meticulously hand-picked during four passes starting late March and finishing early April 2008.
The grapes were basket pressed and the little juice that was collected was placed into a small French oak cask for natural fermentation. This wine was unfiltered and unfined to preserve the essence of the grape and vineyard.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 36 - Kevin Grant – Ataraxia

A 3 litre bottle of Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2017

Wine of Origin Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

“Pinot Noir remains one of those elusive grape varieties that, once it has cast its spell on you, becomes and remains a life-long obsession and passion. It is a grape that I have developed a real feeling for. Experience and research has shown the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley to be unequivocally the most exciting and promising area for quality Pinot Noir production, easily on a par with, and often exceeding, the quality attained in other New World Pinot Noir producing regions.” Winemaker Kevin Grant.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 37 - Bartho Eksteen

A cellar tour, wine tasting, lunch and game of boulles for four people with the Eksteen family.

Enjoy a homemade lunch for four with Bartho’s wife Suné’s unique interpretation of local, seasonal farm fare, experienced with Bartho’s expertly crafted wines – and unpretentious, old-fashioned Hemel-en-Aarde hospitality.

Bartho and his family will give you a VIP cellar tour, wine tasting and a game of boulles.

Valid until end of September 2022.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 38 - Sebastian Beaumont - Beaumont Family Wines

A 3 litre bottle of Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2017

This is a rare bottle of Beaumont’s flagship wine, made from the oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards at Beaumont, planted in 1974 and 1978.

A careful selection of the most characterful fruit, left to ferment naturally with minimum intervention, matured mostly in old 400 litre French oak, of which 25% was new wood. The wine remained on its gross lees for 10 months, with regular battonage. Final blending and bottling took place in early 2016.

Fresh, clean and powerful fruit which will develop beautifully over the next 10 years in bottle.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 39 - Marc Kent – Boekenhoutskloof

A 3 litre bottle of Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2013

From this vintage, Syrah (clones SH-21 and SH1) planted at Porseleinberg was used. This site produces components with wonderful freshness, spiciness and structure. The fruit was harvested over an entire month. The complexity of this wine also benefitted from the diversity in grape composition from the nine different picks.

Loads of violets, blackcurrant fruit pastilles, white and black pepper with jamon and petrichor adding to the complexity. The purity and depth of fruit, firm velvety tannins and refreshing acidity have provided for massive ageing potential of this vintage.

This wine is packed in a wooden box

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 40 - Carel Nel – Boplaas

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising one bottle of each of the following: Boplaas CWG Cape Vintage Reserve (2006 and 2016),
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve (2008, 2012, 2015) and Boplaas Single Grain Whisky 6-Year-Old

Boplaas CWG Cape Vintage Reserve, made exclusively for the annual CWG Auction
(1 bottle each: 2006 and 2016)

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve
(1 bottle each: 2008, 2012, 2015)

These outstanding vintages of Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve embody the Nel’s heritage of crafting the very finest Cape fortifieds, utilising old vine Portuguese varietals.

Boplaas Single Grain Whisky 6-Year-Old
Boplaas small batch grain single Whisky aged in old bourbon casks and finished in old Tawny Port casks – a medium-bodied whisky that most palates will enjoy. This is a whisky for savouring.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 41 - Jacques Borman – Boschkloof

A 1.5 litre bottle of Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The vineyards are 41 years old and the grapes were harvested at 24 Balling with a yield of 5 tons per hectare. Natural and inoculated fermentation took place and after alcoholic fermentation, the grapes were left on their skins for 18 days for maximum extraction and concentration. The wine was then matured in 225 litre French oak barrels for 20 months.

This is a classic Cabernet with cedar spice and pencil shaving aromatics. Dense, dark ruby red colour with ripe plums and integrated oak on the nose. Christmas cake flavours merge with the spicy aroma. Full-flavoured palate and firm structure. Great potential for ageing and further development for the next 4-6 years.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 42 - Peter Finlayson - Bouchard Finlayson

Two 1.5 litre bottles of Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2018

Pinot Noir is unique as it displays both a delicacy and richness, but it is often quoted as depicting little varietal character of its own - rather expressing the terroir upon which it is grown. Hence, it carries the crown of being the most terroir-expressive of all grape varieties. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where this wine was grown, represents that unique combination of soil and climate that exists in only a handful of places where the exact balance provides the perfect expression of this elusive grape.

This wine exhibits the generous texture of the vintage, moderately rich yet supple. Intriguing perfumed dark cherry and wild berry, with espresso infused cinnamon spice adding to the appeal. Deftly balanced, it portrays elegance, but the tannins form neatly on a lengthy finish.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 43 - David Nieuwoudt - Cederberg Cellar

Cederberg CWG Teen Die Hoog Shiraz Spectacular Vertical Selection

6 x 750ml bottles comprising a vertical collection of Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz, 2 x 750ml bottles of each vintage - 2014, 2015, 2017.

This item comprises a vertical collection of Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz produced exclusively for previous Cape Winemakers Guild Auctions and includes two bottles of each of the following vintages of Teen Die Hoog Shiraz: 2014, 2015, 2017

The grapes are berry sorted by hand. Cold maceration for two days, followed by two punch downs a day and gentle pump-overs throughout fermentation. Matured in new 225 litre French oak, tight grain barrels for 15 months. A selection of the best three barrels.

This wine is packed in a wooden box

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 44 - Peter-Allan Finlayson – Crystallum

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising 2 bottles of Crystallum Malbalel Pinot Noir from each of the following vintages: 2016, 2017, 2018

Mabalel is named after a poem by the legendary South African polymath Eugene Marais, which tells the story of a local chieftain’s daughter of the same name who was ambushed by the crocodile Lalele while fetching water from the Limpopo river. The vineyard is planted on ‘Kaaimansgat’ (meaning Crocodile’s lair) Farm - and a river flows past the vineyard. The site is 700m high and surrounded by dramatic mountains, with peaks that are often snow-capped in winter.

This wine is fermented using only natural yeasts. Total time in tank is 25 days (29 days for the 2018 vintage) with a 14-day post fermentation maceration. The wine spends 11 months in barrels, of which 20% is new, before being bottled

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 45 - David Finlayson – David Finlayson Wines

A 3 litre bottle of David Finlayson GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The grapes were grown on Malmesbury shale on deep red clay. Produced from one site specific vineyard on Edgebaston. Made with more than a nod to the classic wines of the Medoc in the Bordeaux region, a reflection of the time David spent working at world renowned Chateaux Margaux.

All grapes were hand-picked and fermented in 30 hectolitre tanks. A traditional punch down every four hours was used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. Maturation took place in French oak barrels for 14 months. Bottled with minimal fining and filtration, this is a wine that will easily mature for more than twenty years.

This wine is packed in a wooden box. 

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 46 - Charles Hopkins – De Grendel

A 3 litre bottle of De Grendel Merlot 2017

De Grendel, with its cool-climate terroir influenced by the Atlantic Ocean located a mere 7 kilometers away, is synonymous with premium-quality Merlot. One of the most widely planted red grape varieties in South Africa, the Merlot vineyards of De Grendel are well-established and produce acclaimed wines year after year.

This wine has soft, round tannins which guarantee an easy drinking varietal. The larger, 3 litre double magnum ensures slower maturation in the bottle.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

 

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 47 - David Trafford - De Trafford Wines

A 1.5 litre bottle of De Trafford Elevation 393 2014

This wine was awarded 95/100 by Tim Atkin MW and a 5 star rating in the Platter’s Guide.

Blend: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Syrah, 21% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

This wine is De Trafford’s beautifully aged and refined flagship from a single home-farm parcel. 393 is a reference to the altitude of these blocks on the De Trafford farm. Always released late, this wine is mature, herbal and graceful; it has considerable finesse and subtlety. Drink from 2021 – 2026.

De Trafford winery is situated at a height of 380 metres between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, on a farm called Mont Fleur. The property is owned and run by the De Trafford family with David Trafford as winemaker, who follows a mindful approach to winemaking.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 48 - Morné Vrey - Delaire Graff Estate

3 x 1.5 litre bottles of Delaire Graff Botmaskop, one bottle from each of the following vintages: 2009, 2010, 2011

Delaire Graff Botmaskop is a meticulously hand-crafted blend of noble red varieties, all of which are aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.

Botmaskop 2009
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec
This wine won Gold for the Best Red Blend at the Classic Wine Trophy Awards and a 4.5 star rating in the 2013 Platter Guide.

Botmaskop 2010
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Shiraz, 6% Malbec
This wine won the Trophy for the Best Red Blend and the Trophy for the Best Red Wine Overall at the 2013 Old Mutual Trophy Awards.

Botmaskop 2011
51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 7% Shiraz, 4% Malbec
This wine was awarded a 5 star rating in the 2014 Platter Guide.

This item is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 49 - Louis Strydom – Ernie Els Wines

A personalized afternoon tasting adventure and lunch at Ernie Els Wines for 4 people

Winemaker Louis Strydom will take four people on the following personalized tasting adventure at Ernie Els Wines:

• A personalized tour of the Ernie Els Trophy Room, including photos with the Claret Jug and US Open Trophy

• A personalized tour of the state-of-the-art Ernie Els Wines cellar and a bespoke Wine Library tasting of the flagship • A vertical wine tasting of 5 CWG Auction vintages and lunch with Louis Strydom

Valid until June 2022.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 50 - Gottfried Mocke - Gottfried Mocke Wine Projects

Accommodation for two couples for two nights in the Manor House at the Boekenhoutskloof Farm in Franschhoek with a unique tasting experience included.

Gottfried Mocke will present a bespoke tasting of the full range of Boekenhoutskloof wines for two couples.

Accommodation for two nights in the historic Manor House dating back to 1771 at the Boekenhoutskloof farm in Franschhoek is also included.

Valid until June 2022.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 51 - Pieter Ferreira – Graham Beck Wines

A Rare Magnum of 30-Year Celebration Graham Beck Brut and a Cap Classique Masterclass Experience for 6 people at Graham Beck

Not only will the successful bidder of this lot receive a very rare, limited edition bottle of Graham Beck Brut, bottled to celebrate 30 Years of Winemaking at Graham Beck; they will also receive a Cap Classique Masterclass Experience for six people with Pieter “Bubbles” Ferreira at Graham Beck winery in Robertson.

The Cap Classique Masterclass Experience for six people comprises:

• Masterclass on Graham Beck’s Cap Classique portfolio

• The “Glass-Act” Tasting with new stemware used for Pieter’s bubbles

• A look into some of the research and development taking place at Graham Beck

• A pairing dinner at the winery with benchmark bubbles

• Accommodation at the manor house

• Breakfast the following morning

Valid until June 2022

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 52 - Jeremy Walker – Grangehurst

24 x 750ml bottles of wine, comprising one bottle of every wine Jeremy Walker has had on the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction since 1996

24 x 750ml bottles, comprising one bottle of every wine listed below, except where indicated.

• CIWG Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1994 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)

• CIWG Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 1995, 1996, 1997

• CIWG Grangehurst “Hidden Valley” Pinotage 1995, 1997

• CWG Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 1998, 1999, 2000*, 2001, 2005*, 2006

• CWG Grangehurst Auction Blend 1999, 2014 (2 bottles), 2015 (2 bottles)

• CWG Hidden Valley Pinotage 2000 *, 2001*

• CWG Grangehurst Auction Reserve 2001, 2007

• CWG Grangehurst Cape Reserve Blend 2003, 2009*

• CWG Grangehurst Akayla / Auction Reserve 2009

Vintages with an * (asterisk) next to them are labelled with sample labels.

This collection is packed in wooden boxes.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 53 - Boela Gerber - Groot Constantia

A 3 litre bottle of Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2017

This wine is a blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot.

The grapes are grown in a Mediterranean climate with cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean. The long-term average rainfall is 1100mm per year.

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are planted on north-facing red, granite-based clay soil. The Cabernet Franc is grown on east-facing yellow-brown duplex soil from sandstone and granite origin and the Merlot is on a south-east facing, deep red, granite-based clay soil.

This Cabernet Sauvignon driven blend shows black currant, dark chocolate and graphite on the nose, while generous use of new oak adds cinnamon and cedar wood aromas to the nose. On the palate the wine shows beautiful intensity and the time in barrel adds a hint of vanilla to palate. Firm tannin promises good ageing potential.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 54 - Carl Schultz – Hartenberg

3 x 750ml bottles of past CWG Auction Wines from Hartenberg Estate

A collection of 3 x 750ml bottles of rare, past CWG Auction wines packed in a beautiful wooden presentation box.

Hartenberg CWG Loam Hill Merlot 2005
A Merlot selected from the very best parcels of this grape variety at Hartenberg. Drink now and for the next 4 years.

Hartenberg Auction Reserve Shiraz 2010
This wine is a blend of one barrel Gravel Hill and two barrels of Stork Shiraz. Drink now and for the next 10 years.

Hartenberg CWG Auction Shiraz 2012
Two of the best parcels of Shiraz on the Hartenberg Estate were combined to create this wine. Drink now, through to 2032.

This collection is packed in a beautiful wooden presentation box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 55 - Gary Jordan - Jordan Winery

6 x 750ml bottles of Jordan Sophia 2014 from the 2017 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

Sophia – meaning wisdom, is the legendary mother of Faith, Hope and Charity, and is represented by the three Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, that make up this iconic wine.

Grown, harvested and specially made for the CWG Auction from the best vineyards at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, the 2014 Sophia was nominated for a Platter 5-star award and continues to showcase why.

Aged in 225 litre barrels for 26 months, the wine is well-structured and shows classic Bordeaux varietal flavours after maturing for 7 years. Additional cellaring will continue to reward the collector for many years to come. Complex and textured, the dark chocolate, black cherry and cassis flavours intertwine with rich blackberry fruit and hints of vanilla and spice from the integrated French oak.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 56 - Abrie Beeslaar – Kanonkop

A 1.5 litre bottle of Kanonkop Pinotage 2004

This wine is 100% Pinotage, made from bush vines, some of which are 59 years old.

The vines were grown on decomposed granite and Hutton soils and were unirrigated in order to obtain optimal extraction. Yield was 5.5 tons (3 700 litres) per hectare. Vinification was done in open fermenters at 28C for 3 ½ days. The cap was punched down manually and the wine was matured in medium toasted new French oak for 16 months.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 57 - Samantha O’Keefe - Lismore Estate Vineyards

6 x 750ml bottles of the Lismore Estate Reserve Collection

These wines are a careful selection of the best of the vintage that exemplifies the extraordinary terroir of Lismore.

Lismore Estate Reserve Viognier 2018 (1 bottle)
This wine received 95 Points from Tim Atkin MW and 93+ points from Neal Martin, Vinous.

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018 (1 bottle)
This wine received 94 points from Neal Martin, 94 points from Tim Atkin MW, 94 points from Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za. “almost Corton-Charlemagne like” - Neal Martin.

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017 (2 bottles)
This wine received 94 Points and was one of the “Top 10 Wine Discoveries Of The Year” in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Lismore Estate Reserve Syrah 2018 (2 bottles)
This wine received 97 points and Wines of the Year “consistently one of the best South African expressions of the grape” – Tim Atkin
MW; 97 points “spine tingling” – Neal Martin; 97 points from Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 58 - Niels Verburg – Luddite

Lunch for six people with Niels and Penny Verburg at Luddite Wines in Bot River 

The successful bidder of this lot will enjoy a delicious lunch with world-class wines for six people with Niels and Penny Verburg at Luddite Wines in Bot River.

Valid until: December 2022

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 59 - Miles Mossop – Miles Mossop Wines

6 bottles comprising 2 bottles of each of the three wines in the Miles Mossop Wines Family Range

This collection showcases the best vintages ever produced of the three unique wines in the Miles Mossop Wines Family Range.

Saskia 2015 (2 x 750ml bottles)
73% Chenin Blanc, 18% Viognier, 9% Clairette Blanche

Max 2015 (2 x 750ml bottles)
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 22% Petit Verdot

Kika 2017 (2 x 750ml bottles)
100% Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest

These wines are packed in a beautiful wooden presentation box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 60 - Andrea Mullineux – Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

A magnum of Leeu Passant Chardonnay 2018, a magnum of Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017 and a wine tasting with Andrea Mullineux, plus accommodation
for one night for two people at the 5-star Leeu Estates in Franschhoek.

• One night’s accommodation (breakfast included, T&C’s apply) for two people at the 5-star Leeu Estates
• A wine tasting with Andrea Mullineux and her CWG Protégé
• A magnum of each of the following wines:

Leeu Passant Chardonnay 2018 (96 Tim Atkin)
Grapes for this wine come from a single vineyard of Chardonnay planted on the higher loam-based slopes of Helderberg Mountain. The site has a maritime influence that enables us to harvest fruit with incredible intensity of flavour and zesty freshness. Aged 12 months in 30% new 225 litre French oak barrels, followed by a further 6 months in 2nd and 3rd fill barriques. The textured palate has notes of peaches and lemon curd, with a touch of salinity and well-integrated oak character, all balanced by a zesty acidity. This Chardonnay will show optimally when decanted within the first 3 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over 10 years.

Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017 (96 Tim Atkin)
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cinsault, 18% Cabernet Franc.
This wine was inspired by the great ageable South African wines from the 1960s and 70’s, and includes the two oldest registered red wine vineyards in South Africa - Cinsault planted in 1900 and 1932. Aged for 12 months in 500 litre French oak barrels; 30% new, then blended into seasoned 2000 litre foudre for a further 8 months. The Dry Red has attractive aromas of mulberry leaves, cassis and cedar following through on the palate which has a firm structure, grainy tannins, and hints of peppercorns and tobacco. Although surprisingly accessible now, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting if drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over the next few decades.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 61 - Warren Ellis - Neil Ellis Wines

A 3 litre bottle of Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This wine has a distinctive style with all the hallmarks of the Jonkershoek Valley, known for its balance of elegance and power.

The grapes were sourced from a south-west facing trellised vineyard grown in decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone. The 2015 vintage was an early harvest season and during ripening, the days were warm and evenings cool. The grapes were harvested at 25.8 Balling with a total acid of 7.5 g/l and a pH of 3.4.

Fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks and maceration was allowed before drawing off and a light pressing. Malolactic fermentation was completed in new French oak barrels. The wine spent 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 62 - Gordon Newton Johnson - Newton Johnson Family Vineyards

A 3 litre bottle of Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

This wine was named ‘Chardonnay of the Year’ with 98 points from the 2021 Platter Guide and was awarded 95 points from Tim Atkin’s 2020 South Africa Report.

“I selected this 2019 vintage of Family Vineyards Chardonnay for the 2021 CWG Protégé Auction as our personal best. It marks the evolution of our work with Chardonnay over recent years, using a natural approach and making better use of elements of the grape itself in the winemaking. This is a benchmark vintage with unparalleled length of ripening, complexity and length of flavour.” Winemaker Gordon Newton Johnson.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 63 - Andries Burger - Paul Cluver Wines

The Cluver Seven Flags Vertical Collection; 6 x 750ml bottles comprising 3 bottles of Seven Flags Chardonnay (2014, 2015, 2016) and
3 bottles of Seven Flags Pinot Noir (2014, 2015, 2016)

These wines combine site and barrel selection; the ultimate expression of the estate’s terroir and the culmination of dedication to the practice of viticulture and wine making.

Paul Cluver Wines Seven Flags Chardonnay
(one 750ml bottle from each of the following vintages: 2014, 2015, 2016)
The 2015 and 2016 vintages won Gold Medals at the Decanter World Wine awards and the 2016 vintage was awarded Platinum for Best in Show – Best Chardonnay at the Decanter World Wine awards.

Paul Cluver Wines Seven Flags Pinot Noir
(one 750ml bottle from each of the following vintages: 2014, 2015, 2016)
The 2014 vintage was awarded 95 points by Tim Atkin and a Gold at the International Wine Challenge.
The 2015 vintage was awarded 92 points by Decanter and a Gold at the Old Mutual Trophy Show.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 64 - Bruwer Raats - Raats Family Wines

6 x 750ml bottles of Raats Family Wines Cabernet Franc 2018

This wine was awarded 94 Points by Tim Atkin MW and a 5 star rating in the 2021 Platter Guide.

The nose entices with its perfume and a garrigue character of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves and star anise. Intense brooding blackberry fruit, graphite and a streak of minerality add to the complexity of the nose.

100% Cabernet Franc, Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 65 - Donovan Rall - Rall Wines

6 x 750ml bottles, comprising 3 bottles of Ava Syrah 2019 and 3 bottles of Ava Chenin Blanc 2019

The motivation behind Donovan’s wines has always been to show the unique expression of schist from the Swartland. These wines come from vineyards around Riebeek’s Rivier and the Kasteelberg regions in the Swartland.

Rall Ava Syrah 2019 (3 x 750ml bottles)
A selection of Syrah from a 21-year-old pure schist site with low yields of 670kg per hectare from 2.4 hectares. Fermented 100% whole bunch and matured in old oak to truly express the soil it is grown on. This wine was awarded 98/100 by Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za.

Rall Ava Chenin Blanc 2019
Extremely low yields give this wine texture. Donovan says that “this is the best and most complete Ava Chenin I’ve made to date.” Produced from a schist based single vineyard, This wine was awarded 96/100 by Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 66 - Pierre Wahl - Rijk’s

A 3 litre bottle of Rijk’s Private Cellar Shiraz 2004

This wine received 4 ½ stars in the Platter Guide and was a trophy winner at the Michelangelo Wine Awards for the best overall wine in the competition, receiving 99.6/100.

The grapes were grown on low yielding (5/1 Tons per hectare), well-drained vertical shale/schist. The grapes were night-harvested, picked by hand to retain flavours. A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was matured for 20 months in 30% new, 40% second-fill and 30% third-fill 300 litre French oak barrels.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 67 - Coenie Snyman - Rust en Vrede

6 x 750ml bottles comprising a vertical collection Rust en Vrede Estate from 2012 to 2017

The Rust en Vrede Estate has been selected four times by Wine Spectator as one of the top 100 wines in the world.

Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three-hundred-year-old wine tradition. Since 1977, the Engelbrecht family has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine, with the focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

The Estate blend is the emblematic wine of Rust en Vrede. The blend is made up of the proportions of varieties planted on Rust en Vrede, making it the most honest reflection of terroir. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with approximately one third Syrah and a touch of Merlot.

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 68 - Dewaldt Heyns – Saronsberg

12 x 750ml bottles comprising a vertical collection of Saronsberg Shiraz from 2004 to 2015

After almost two decades of winemaking, Saronsberg is one of South Africa’s finest wine cellars and a consistently leading performer on the South African wine scene.

With a hands-on philosophy, hard work and no compromise when it comes to quality, Shiraz remains Saronsberg’s focus, comprising 50% of all plantings and 65% of all Saronsberg’s wines.

The successful bidder of this lot will receive twelve vintages of award-winning Saronsberg Shiraz from the maiden 2004 vintage, right up to the 2015 vintage. Vertical collections such as these are extremely rare and not commercially available, and this will be a valuable addition to any wine collector’s cellar.

These wines are packed in a beautiful wooden presentation box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 69 - Duncan Savage - Savage Wines

A 1.5 litre bottle of Savage Red 2018

This wine received 95 points in Tim Atkin’s 2020 SA Wine Report, 95 points from Greg Sherwood MW and 95 points from Christian Eedes in winemag.co.za.

This wine is 100% Syrah sourced solely from organically farmed vines grown in decomposed granite soils in southern Stellenbosch. After three weeks on skins with 50% whole bunches employed in fermentation, the wine spent 13 months in 500 litre French oak barrels and then a further nine months in 3 200 litre conical foudres.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 70 - John Loubser - Silverthorn Wines

6 x 750ml bottles comprising a vertical collection of Silverthorn The Green Man from 2011 to 2016

Half human, half nature, the Green Man is an ancient mythical figure representing the spirit of the forest, the continuous regeneration of life and the interdependence of all things. He manifests in many forms, most commonly as a semi-human, foliate head, representing the fusion of man and nature. In his modern guise, The Green Man has appeared under a new name – Ecology. It is this spirit, as well as the delicate green hue of Silverthorn’s Chardonnay Cap Classique, that inspired winemaker John Loubser to break with the traditional name ‘Blanc de Blancs’ and personify the wine with the name The Green Man.

The grapes are whole bunch pressed with a very low recovery rate to ensure that no bitter tannins are extracted. Fermentation takes place in a stainless steel tank and a small portion is barrel fermented to enhance complexity. Secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle and the wine spends a minimum time of 24 months on the lees after which it is manually riddled and degorged.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 71 - Johan Malan – Simonsig

The Simonsig 2015 Magnum Collection comprising a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of each of the following 2015 wines: Tiara, The Garland & Kaapse Vonkel Brut

“These three magnums represent three of the very best wines I had the pleasure of making in my 40 years at Simonsig Estate.” Winemaker Johan Malan.

Simonsig Tiara 2015 (1 x 1.5 litre bottle)
The Tiara 2015 hails from the stellar 2015 vintage which is regarded as a perfect 10. It is our flagship Bordeaux blend, first bottled in 1990. It was a Veritas Double Gold medal winner and will mature for many years to come.

Simonsig The Garland 2015 (1 x 1.5 litre bottle)
The Garland is a single vineyard Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon grown at an altitude of 400 metres on the quintessential Stellenbosch weathered granite soils. This is one of only 60 magnums ever bottled and received 5 stars in the Platter Guide.

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2015 (1 x 1.5 litre bottle)
Kaapse Vonkel is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It is 50 years since my father, Frans Malan, made the first Cap Classique in South Africa in 1971. This is a magnum to celebrate this major event as well as the 50th anniversary of the Stellenbosch Wine Route. The 2015 Kaapse Vonkel is also the wine that won me the coveted Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year title in 2020.

This collection is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 72 - Frans Smit – Spier

The Spier Collaborative Series. 2 x 750ml bottles, comprising one bottle of These Waves Viognier 2015 and one bottle of These Waves Merlot 2012

Spier supports social change by investing in contemporary African arts. The Spier Collaborative Series is a collection of limited edition wines that honour Spier’s arts-related projects, collaborations and associations.

These Waves Viognier 2015
This golden buttery straw-hued Viognier was fermented in French oak and matured for eight months on the lees. Grapes were hand-harvested from a tiny vineyard in the picturesque Elgin valley. With very wet winters and cool summers, the terroir is known to be the birthplace of special aromatic wine cultivars like Viognier. Floral aromas with apricot, delicate spice notes and violets. A wine with a rich, creamy mouth-feel and a discernibly mineral aftertaste.

These Waves Merlot 2012
Vines growing on the mild west-facing slopes of the Helderberg mountains have produced grapes with remarkable concentration and wines famed for their ageing potential. Grapes are picked in the cooler pre-Autumn mornings of March and then hand-sorted, berry by berry. Cranberries, fresh black cherries and spearmint are followed by crushed cherries, pomegranate and subtle oak spice.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 73 - Rianie Strydom - Strydom Family Wines

One 3 litre bottle of Strydom Family Wines Rex Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

This is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with flavours of red cherries, hints of tobacco and graphite. The mid-palate is fresh with a great balance between wood and fruit tannins.

2017 was a good year for yield and quality especially in respect of early to mid-season cultivars. In the case of the Cabernet Sauvignon physiological ripeness was achieved at lower sugar and higher acid content which lends to a fresher wine with lower alcohol.

The grapes were hand-picked during the morning. In the cellar, after sorting and no crushing, the whole berries were conveyed into an open fermentation tank. Total fermentation and maceration lasted 16 days and 650 litres were pressed per ton. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels of which 30% were new. This wine spent 18 months in barrel and was bottled in December 2018.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 74 - Jeff Grier - Villiera

A Villiera Adventure for 6 people – A Terroir Tasting, Game Drive and Gourmet Braai with the Grier Family


The Grier Family has always believed that to truly appreciate a wine, you need to see where it comes from.

The Griers will take 3 couples (6 people) on an adventure through their vineyards and Game Sanctuary at Villiera.

You will visit three vineyard blocks where you will taste the wines from those blocks, accompanied by canapés. After that, you will visit the Game Sanctuary to enjoy the sunset and return to the terrace for a gourmet braai.

Valid until June 2022.

Winemaker: cwg

Lot 75 - JD Pretorius - Warwick Wine Estate

A 5 litre bottle of Warwick Trilogy 2015

This wine received 94 points from Tim Atkin MW and a Gold Medal at Concours Mondial De Bruxelles, 92 points in Decanter and 4 ½ stars in the Platter Wine Guide.

Comprising 41% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, Warwick Trilogy is Warwick Wine Estate’s flagship Bordeaux blend. 2015 was one of the best vintages in South African history and is well-suited to ageing. The optimal drinking period is between 10 to 12 years.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Winemaker: cwg