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Scores of Joburg wine lovers visited this year’s annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction public tasting at the Nedbank Atrium in Sandton on Wednesday.
Available for tasting on the night were rare wines especially crafted by the members of the guild and which can be acquired through the CWG auction, which takes place at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on October 6 and 7, hosted by Strauss & Co.
The guild, established in 1982, draws the cream of South African winemakers. Its annual auction offers wine lovers the opportunity to buy rare and unique wines produced by CWG members. Anyone interested in buying wine, but can’t attend the auction in person, bidding will also be taking place online, by telephone or by commission bid. Bidders will need to create a bidder’s account and register to bid on the Strauss and Co website
PHOTOS: Robert Magwaza
EVENTS
WINEX RETURNS
All set for the return of next month of WineX, South Africa’s premier wine festival which attracts up to 10 000 wine lovers every year.
This year, the festival will take place over three days from October 25 to 27, at the Sandton Convention Centre. Visitors to the 50-year-old show will taste a line-up of 800 wines, champagnes, Cap Classiques, ports and pot-still brandies from over 150 exhibitors. Additionally, there will be specialty meats, olives, cheese and chocolates.
On Wednesday, Standard Bank Private announced its role as title sponsor of the renowned WineX annual wine festival in Johannesburg.
“As the title sponsor, we’re delighted to work with WineX to make the festival memorable for producers and consumers. This new partnership is an opportunity for Standard Bank Private to contribute to the legacy of a growing wine appreciation culture in SA,” says Bridgette Kruger, Head of Private Banking Clients at Standard Bank.”
WineX Show director Michael Fridjhon is delighted with the new relationship, which brings together South Africa’s iconic wine show and Africa’s best Private Bank. To book tickets, visit winex.co.za. Tickets will be available from 15 September.
EXPERIENCE FRANSCHHOEK
Starting today until Thursday, the Franschhoek Cap Classique Experience is a week of fabulous festivities paying tribute to Cap Classique wines.
The enchanting valley of Franschhoek is preparing to shine as it gears up to host an extraordinary week of festivities.
During the festivities, locals and visitors alike will be treated to all things sparkling, as the highly anticipated Cap Classique Route celebrations take centre stage.
The Franschhoek Wine Valley’s Cap Classique Route encompasses 23 local producers, making it South Africa’s largest and most impressive showcase of exceptional sparkling wines, world-class hospitality and picturesque vineyard vistas.
The ultimate highlight to kickstart the week-long festivities is an afternoon of epicurean delights hosted at Haute Cabrière, where a masterclass awaits today.
Set to shine the spotlight on just a few of the local 23 producers, diners will be wowed with curated pairings and a leisurely lunch experience aimed at showcasing the versatility and diversity of the six specially-selected Cap Classiques, from blends to Blanc de Blancs, new releases and coveted older vintages. Seats are limited and booking is essential.
DURBANVILLE IN JOZ
Sandton restaurant and bar Zioux is to host a special tasting of wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley – famous for its cool-climate Sauvignon Blancs – on Tuesday.
On offer will be top-flight South African winemakers showcasing some 30 wines for tasting with canapés as well as an exclusive masterclass in Sauvignon Blanc – a variety for which Durbanville Wine Valley is most awarded and is world-class.
Represented will be some of the country’s most renowned wineries: De Grendel, Durbanville Hills, Bloemendal, D’Aria, Groot Phesantekraal, Nitida, Klein Roosboom, Meerendal, Diemersdal and Maastricht. A handful of them will go on to present the exclusive masterclass with six wines paired with small bites. The masterclass is limited to 19 participants only, so booking sooner rather than later is advised.
Two events showcasing the variety will be hosted: the Stoep Soirée, which takes place at Zioux Patio on September 5, from 18h00, costing R280 a person. The other event, titled Sauvignon Blanc Masterclass, takes place at Zioux Raised Area, from 19h30 to 20h30, with tickets costing R480 a person. Tickets available via Quicket.
Cool climate diversity lies at the heart of the Durbanville Wine Valley, which overlooks the Atlantic sea, and is situated just north of Cape Town, and home to 13 wineries.
Published on the 114th Edition
