Here are a few highlights to look forward to:

Exclusive wines on auction

This year’s auction will see a total of 39 wines from 31 Guild members on offer. These comprise 15 white wines and 24 red wines. All wines have been exclusively produced for the auction by members of the Cape Winemakers Guild, a group of highly respected winemakers who hail from appellations across the length and breadth of the Cape winelands.

Although the wines on auction may be the main attraction, the event is certainly not a dry one! Throughout Friday evening and Saturday, auction attendees will be able to enjoy a range of superb wines by Cape Winemakers Guild members.

We’ll be offering a range of delectable gourmet snacks on both Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day.

On Friday evening, you can expect an assortment of mouthwatering canapes and hearty bowl foods, as well as an indulgent cheese buffet.

The feast will continue on Saturday with an array of special dishes created by the following local chefs:
● Chef Yusuf Abrajee, Lord Charles Hotel
● Chef Wesley Aucamp, Ernie Els Wines
● Chef Marthinus Ferreira, The Jordan Restaurant
● Chef Jessica van Dyk, Post and Pepper Restaurant, Stellenbosch
● Chef Vigil Kahn, Indochine Restaurant, Delaire Graff Estate

Meet the winemakers

The annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is, of course, also the ideal opportunity to rub shoulders with some of South Africa’s legendary winemakers and form new friendships over some of the country’s finest wines.
A few things to remember

Here’s some important information to diarise and jot down:

Dates & Times

The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will be split into two sessions:

Friday, 6 October from 16:00 - 20:00

Saturday, 7 October from 09:00 - 15:00

Wines on auction

A total of 478 lots will be sold over the two days – 156 lots on the Friday evening and 322 on the Saturday. All the wines will be offered on both days.

You can view all 2023 Auction wines here.

Pre-auction tasting

If you missed tasting the 2023 Auction wines at our Auction Showcase last month, you still have an opportunity to sample them at the Final Pre-Auction Tasting on Friday, 6 October from 12:30 for 13:00 - 15:30. Bubbly and canapés will be served on arrival from 12:30. The formal, tutored tasting starts at 13:00 sharp.

Buy your tickets on Quicket.

The auction will be facilitated by Strauss & Co and registration to bid is now open on their website.

To register for the Auction, please create a Bidder's Account first. Once you have created your Bidder's Account, you will be able to register for the Auction.

Curious about bidding, but never participated in a wine auction before? Read our Beginner’s Guide to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.

Remote bidding

If you are not able to attend the auction in person, you have the option of bidding online in real-time via the Strauss & Co website, or by telephone or by absentee bid.

Buy tickets to attend the auction

Even if you won’t be bidding, the auction is open to all wine-lovers who wish to experience the fun and excitement in person. Tickets for both the Friday and Saturday Auction sessions are available on Quicket.
More about the Cape Winemakers Guild

Established in 1982, the CWG is a collective of 40 of South Africa’s greatest winemakers. Membership is by invitation only and is extended to winemakers who have been responsible for the production of outstanding wines for a minimum of five years and who show promise of not only consistently exceeding industry standards but also promoting the values of the Guild. The members produce rare and unique wines in small quantities exclusively for their annual auction, showcasing wines of excellence from South Africa. The auction has been sponsored by Nedbank since 1996.