{"id":79907,"date":"2024-09-20T04:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T04:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crownwinecellars.com\/?p=79907"},"modified":"2024-09-20T05:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T05:43:43","slug":"pre-auction-tasting-only-of-the-2024-cape-winemakers-guild-auction-wineswednesday-25th-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crownwinecellars.com\/news-events\/events\/pre-auction-tasting-only-of-the-2024-cape-winemakers-guild-auction-wineswednesday-25th-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-auction Tasting only of   <br\/>the 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines:<br\/>Wednesday 25th September"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownwinecellars.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-150046.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Screenshot-2024-08-22-150046.png\"\/><\/figure><p>This is a special invitation to attend the 2024 CWG Pre-Auction Wine tasting on Wednesday, 25th September at CWC.<\/p><p>The CWG has once again generously donated 48 samples of the 2024 CWG auction wines for us to taste, while enjoying wonderful South African inspired finger foods.<\/p><p>Background:<\/p><p>The anticipation is mounting as the 40th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction will be held from 13:30 on Friday, 4 October to 10:00 Saturday, 5 October 2024 (South Africa Standard Time), hosted by Strass &amp; Co, South Africa\u2019s leading art and wine auction house. This Live and Online Auction will be held at the Lord Charles Hotel Somerset West, take place on the Friday afternoon and evening and all-day Saturday. <\/p><p><strong>Showcasing rare and unique wines produced in small quantities exclusively for the auction, this year\u2019s auction will see a total of 48 wines from 42 guild members on offer. These comprise 19 white wines, 27 red wines, and 2 Cap Classiques.<\/strong><\/p><p>This Virtual Live Auction will be hosted by Strauss &amp; Co. Being a Virtual Libe auction, online ,telephonic and commission bidding will also be available. Those wishing to bid will be able to register online with Strass &amp; Co from Wednesday, 21 August 2024 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.straussart.co.za\">www.straussart.co.za<\/a> <\/p><p>While another online auction \u201cThe CWG Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Programme Auction\u201d is running for a month from Tuesday, 10 September to Monday, 7 October 2024 closing from 18:00, each lot will close one minute after the previous lot has closed. Lots will remain open if bidders are still currently bidding on that lot, and active lots will close once the final bid has been placed.<\/p><p>The Hong Kong tasting of the 2024 CWG Auction wines and the CWG Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 wines will be held on Tuesday, 24 September and will be accompanied by a comprehensive South African inspired private dinner, <strong>as well as Wednesday, 25 September 2024 (tasting only which is complimentary).<\/strong> <\/p><p>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. This can be done prior to the event via Wincy Lai and Rachel Ip, 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. <\/p><p>The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is recognized as South Africa\u2019s 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.&nbsp; <\/p><p>The majority of the wines on offer are produced in extremely low quantities making them very sought after. <\/p><p>Interested parties have the opportunity to bid online directly this year, or as part of a consolidated CWC bid.&nbsp; CWC will assist with the transportation of the wines from South Africa to Hong Kong. <\/p><p>As with\nprevious years, the CWC consolidated bid will be a syndicate of buyers for\nthose who prefer just a few bottles of each wine.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a special invitation to attend the 2024 CWG Pre-Auction Wine tasting on Wednesday, 25th September at CWC. 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