cape winemakers guild auction catalogue

The NedbankCape Winemakers Guild Auction

of rare Cape winesSaturday, 6 October 2012 at 9 a.m.

Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch

The NedbankCape Winemakers Guild Auction

of rare Cape wines

Day of sale:

Saturday, 6 October 2012 at 9 a.m.

Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch

Phone: +27 21 852 0408 Fax: +27 21 852 0409

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.capewinemakersguild.com

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2012 AUCTION WINES BY WINERY NAMEWINERY WINE ON OFFER PAGEAA Badenhorst Family Wines AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras 2011 (750ml bottles) 42AA Badenhorst Family Wines AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras 2011 (1.5L bottles) 43Ataraxia Ataraxia Under the Gavel Chardonnay 2011 38Beyerskloof Beyerskloof Traildust Pinotage 2010 46Boschkloof Boschkloof Bakhand Shiraz 2010 48Bouchard Finlayson Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir 2009 70Cape Point Vineyards Cape Point Vineyards Auction Reserve White 2011 36Carel Nel Carel Nel Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2010 56Cederberg Cederberg Ghost Corner Semillon 2011 57Cederberg Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2010 24Chamonix Chamonix Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2011 51De Grendel Wines De Grendel Amandelboord Sauvignon Blanc 2012 59De Grendel Wines De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2010 29De Trafford Wines De Trafford Perspective 2009 23De Trafford Wines De Trafford Syrah 2009 65Edgebaston Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2010 22Ernie Els Vineyards Ernie Els CWG 2010 35Etienne le Riche Etienne Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2009 58Graham Beck Wines Graham Beck Non Plus Ultra Cap Classique 2008 41Graham Beck Wines Graham Beck The Catalyst Shiraz Viognier 2010 54Grangehurst Winery Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2006 31Groot Constantia Estate Groot Constantia CWG Shiraz 2009 39Hartenberg Estate Hartenberg Estate Auction Shiraz 2009 17Hartenberg Estate Hartenberg Loam Hill Merlot 2009 66Haskell Vineyards Haskell Paradigm 2008 60Haskell Vineyards Haskell The Expatriate 2010 30John Loubser John Loubser Garibaldi Nebbiolo 2009 50

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2012 AUCTION WINES BY WINERY NAMEWINERY WINE ON OFFER PAGEJordan Wine Estate Jordan Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2011 20Jordan Wine Estate Jordan Sophia 2009 69Kaapzicht Estate Kaapzicht Cape Blend 2009 37Kanonkop Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2007 32Kanonkop Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2009 68Kanonkop Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2010 16Kleine Zalze Wines Kleine Zalze Granite Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 19Louis Louis Laika 2010 26Luddite Wines Luddite “Oscar” Shiraz Mourvèdre 2009 28Luddite Wines Luddite “The Reserve”Shiraz 2008 62Neil Ellis Neil Ellis Auction Reserve 2007 18Overgaauw Overgaauw DC Classic 2009 52Paul Cluver Estate Wines Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2010 21Paul Cluver Estate Wines Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2010 67Rijk’s Rijk’s CWG Chenin Blanc 2011 27Rijk’s Rijk’s CWG Pinotage 2010 61Rust en Vrede Wine Estate Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 55Saronsberg Cellar Saronsberg CWG Semillon 2008 47Simonsig Simonsig Cuvée Chêne Blanc de Blancs 2007 53Simonsig Simonsig Estate Heirloom Shiraz 2010 34Spier Wines Spier Merlot 2009 63Spier Wines Spier Pinotage 2009 25Teddy Hall Wines Teddy Hall Eva (Krotoa) Muscat de Frontignan Noble Late Harvest 2009 64Teddy Hall Wines Teddy Hall Hendrik Biebouw Auction Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011 33Tokara Tokara Auction Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 40Waterford Waterford Estate 2009 Auction Reserve BB 49

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ORDER OF BIDDING

ITEM NO. WINE ON OFFER LOTS NO. OF CASES PAGE 1 Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2010 1 - 15 66 x 6 x 750ml 16

2 Hartenberg Estate Auction Shiraz 2009 16 - 30 58 x 6 x 750ml 17

3 Neil Ellis Auction Reserve 2007 31 - 37 24 x 6 x 750ml 18

4 Kleine Zalze Granite Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 38 - 43 20 x 6 x 750ml 19

5 Jordan Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2011 44 - 60 90 x 6 x 750ml 20

6 Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2010 61 - 66 24 x 6 x 750ml 21

7 Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2010 (1.5 Litre bottles) 67 - 85 70 x 3 x 1.5L 22

8 De Trafford Perspective 2009 86 - 102 84 x 6 x 750ml 23

9 Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2010 103 - 119 70 x 6 x 750ml 24

10 Spier Pinotage 2009 120 - 128 28 x 6 x 750ml 25

11 Louis Laika 2010 129 - 139 40 x 6 x 750ml 26

12 Rijk’s CWG Chenin Blanc 2011 140 - 153 50 x 6 x 750ml 27

13 Luddite “Oscar” Shiraz Mourvèdre 2009 154 - 172 80 x 6 x 750ml 28

14 De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2010 173 - 180 26 x 6 x 750ml 29

15 Haskell The Expatriate 2010 181 - 199 70 x 6 x 750ml 30

16 Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2006 200 - 211 38 x 6 x 750ml 31

17 Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2007 212 - 222 40 x 6 x 750ml 32

18 Teddy Hall Hendrik Biebouw Auction Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011 223 - 236 50 x 6 x 750ml 33

19 Simonsig Estate Heirloom Shiraz 2010 237 - 253 66 x 6 x 750ml 34

20 Ernie Els CWG 2010 254 - 272 70 x 6 x 750ml 35

21 Cape Point Vineyards Auction Reserve White 2011 273 - 285 42 x 6 x 750ml 36

22 Kaapzicht Cape Blend 2009 286 - 302 60 x 6 x 750ml 37

23 Ataraxia Under the Gavel Chardonnay 2011 303 - 318 50 x 6 x 750ml 38

24 Groot Constantia CWG Shiraz 2009 319 - 330 40 x 6 x 750ml 39

25 Tokara Auction Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 331 - 344 60 x 6 x 750ml 40

26 Graham Beck Non Plus Ultra Cap Classique 2008 345 - 356 40 x 6 x 750ml 41

27 AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras 2011 (750ml bottles) 357 - 366 26 x 6 x 750ml 42

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ORDER OF BIDDING

ITEM NO. WINE ON OFFER LOTS NO. OF CASES PAGE 28 AA Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras 2011 (1.5 Litre bottles) 367 - 370 10 x 3 x 1.5L 43

29 Auction Charity Item: 18 Litre bottle of Members Reserve 2010 371 45

30 Beyerskloof Traildust Pinotage 2010 372 - 384 42 x 6 x 750ml 46

31 Saronsberg CWG Semillon 2008 385 - 393 26 x 6 x 750ml 47

32 Boschkloof Bakhand Shiraz 2010 394 - 405 40 x 6 x 750ml 48

33 Waterford Estate 2009 Auction Reserve BB 406 - 416 30 x 6 x 750ml 49

34 John Loubser Garibaldi Nebbiolo 2009 417 - 429 42 x 6 x 750ml 50

35 Chamonix Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2011 430 - 443 50 x 6 x 750ml 51

36 Overgaauw DC Classic 2009 444 - 453 40 x 6 x 750ml 52

37 Simonsig Cuvée Chêne Blanc de Blancs 2007 454 - 466 44 x 6 x 750ml 53

38 Graham Beck The Catalyst Shiraz Viognier 2010 467 - 483 66 x 6 x 750ml 54

39 Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 484 - 497 50 x 6 x 750ml 55

40 Carel Nel Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2010 498 - 506 30 x 6 x 750ml 56

41 Cederberg Ghost Corner Semillon 2011 507 - 516 34 x 6 x 750ml 57

42 Etienne Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2009 517 - 533 80 x 6 x 750ml 58

43 De Grendel Amandelboord Sauvignon Blanc 2012 534 - 546 44 x 6 x 750ml 59

44 Haskell Paradigm 2008 547 - 558 40 x 6 x 750ml 60

45 Rijk’s CWG Pinotage 2010 559 - 572 50 x 6 x 750ml 61

46 Luddite ”The Reserve” Shiraz 2008 573 - 581 30 x 6 x 750ml 62

47 Spier Merlot 2009 582 - 588 20 x 6 x 750ml 63

48 Teddy Hall Eva (Krotoa) Muscat de Frontignan Noble Late Harvest 2009 (375ml bottles) 589 - 598 30 x 6 x 375ml 64

49 De Trafford Syrah 2009 599 - 606 30 x 6 x 750ml 65

50 Hartenberg Loam Hill Merlot 2009 607 - 620 56 x 6 x 750ml 66

51 Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2010 621 - 634 50 x 6 x 750ml 67

52 Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2009 635 - 649 66 x 6 x 750ml 68

53 Jordan Sophia 2009 650 - 666 90 x 6 x 750ml 69

54 Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir 2009 667 - 683 60 x 6 x 750ml 70

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WELCOMETHE Cape Winemakers Guild celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Nedbank is delighted to have shared a 17-year relationship with the Guild.

The CWG remains at the forefront of advancements in the wine industry and, as a bank of choice for wine producers, Nedbank sees partnering with the CWG as a means to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the sector while at the same time playing our part to ensure that South African wines continue to rank among the best in the world.

Nedbank’s offering to the winemaking industry includes the services of a dedicated agriculture unit that combines specialist industry knowledge with years of relevant banking experience. This combination ensures that, as a financial partner to the wine industry, Nedbank is able to provide value-adding support to our clients while at the same time reinforcing the bank’s commitment to the South African agricultural sector and the wine industry in particular.

The success of the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust, established in September 1999 for the benefit of disadvantaged communities within the wine growing areas of South Africa, demonstrates the value of the partnership and illustrates Nedbank’s desire to make a meaningful contribution to the communities in which we operate.

Further evidence of Nedbank’s desire towards contributing to transformation in the wine industry is shown through our support for further education through the CWG Protégé Programme, which was launched in 2006, with the aim of cultivating and nurturing winemakers from previously disadvantaged groups.

Nedbank’s investment in the Protégé Programme has grown considerably over the years and, thanks to the Nedbank Foundation, this year we are able to make a donation of just under R700 000, which will result in an additional three students receiving the opportunity to study for three years.

As the CWG grows from strength to strength, Nedbank is excited once again to partner with the CWG to Make Things Happen for a better wine industry and a better South Africa.

Let’s fill our glasses with fine South African wine and drink a toast to the Cape Winemakers Guild!

Kind regards

Mike Brown, Chief Executive, Nedbank Group

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FOREWORDWe proudly celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cape Winemakers Guild, established on the 24th of August 1982 when a small group of winemakers officially founded the “Cape Independent Winemakers Guild”. This organisation was formed by craftsmen to maintain standards of quality in production and provide mutual support, fundamental principles which still stand strong today.

In 2000, a simple but meaningful change was made when the word “independent” was dropped from the Guild’s name in recognition of the more autonomous business, rather than the politically driven nature of the industry. It made way for the newly named Cape Winemakers Guild to invite talented winemakers to join, irrespective of the nature of their employment, be it working on their own property, as négociant vintners owning neither vineyard nor winery, or as cellarmasters for a co-operative or corporate wine producer.

The Guild is a dynamic organisation and the constitution is continually adapted to meet changing needs. During the latter part of 2011 Guild membership was split into three tiers: Producing Member, Technical Member and Honorary Member.

The Protégé Programme has grown in leaps and bounds and we currently have six Protégés in the programme. With member contributions and the generous and ongoing support of Nedbank through the Nedbank Foundation, we are able to facilitate transformation and social upliftment for aspirant young winemakers in the industry.

Nedbank’s continued support has contributed to the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction becoming one of South Africa’s leading wine auctions. I would like to thank Mike Brown for his loyal support and look forward to the continued strengthening of the partnership between the Cape Winemakers Guild and Nedbank.

Recognised as South Africa’s leading auction of rare wines open to the liquor and restaurant trade as well as the general public, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will remain unique in offering small quantities of wine, specially crafted to showcase the potential of South African wines to the trade and private buyers.

May I wish everyone a successful 2012 Auction.

Best personal regards,

Louis Strydom, CWG Chairman

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2012 GUILD MEMBERS

Abrie Beeslaar - Kanonkop

Adi Badenhorst - AA Badenhorst Family Wines

Andries Burger - Paul Cluver Estate Wines

Bartho Eksteen - Hermanuspietersfontein Wingerde

Bernhard Veller

Beyers Truter - Beyerskloof

Boela Gerber - Groot Constantia Estate

Braam van Velden

Bruce Jack

Carel Nel

Carl Schultz - Hartenberg Estate

Charles Hopkins - De Grendel Wines

Coenie Snyman - Rust en Vrede Wine Estate

Danie Steytler - Kaapzicht Estate

David Finlayson - Edgebaston

David Nieuwoudt - Cederberg Private Cellar

David Trafford - De Trafford Wines

Dewaldt Heyns - Saronsberg Cellar

Duncan Savage - Cape Point Vineyards

Etienne le Riche

Frans Smit - Spier Wines

Gary Jordan - Jordan Wine Estate

Gottfried Mocke - Chamonix Wine Farm

Jacques Borman - Boschkloof

Jan Boland Coetzee

Jeff Grier - Villiera Wines

Jeremy Walker - Grangehurst Winery

Johan Joubert - Kleine Zalze Wines

Johan Malan - Simonsig

John Loubser

Kevin Arnold

Kevin Grant - Ataraxia

Louis Nel - Louis Wines

Louis Strydom - Ernie Els Vineyards

Marc Kent - Boekenhoutskloof

Miles Mossop - Tokara

Neil Ellis

Nicky Versfeld - Lanner Hill

Niels Verburg - Luddite Wines

Peter Finlayson - Bouchard Finlayson

Philip Costandius - Solo Wines

Pierre Wahl - Rijk’s Private Cellar

Pieter Ferreira - Graham Beck Wines

Rianie Strydom - Haskell Vineyards

Teddy Hall - Teddy Hall Wines

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30 YEARS OF WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE

INNOVATION, benchmarking and the sharing of knowledge spanning three decades of winemaking excellence, is

the proud accomplishment of the Cape Winemakers Guild, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

The Guild, an association of some of the finest winemakers recognised for their high standards of craftsmanship,

has evolved over the past 30 years into a body of 45 members who jointly represent the pinnacle of South African

wine achievement.

It all began on 24 August 1982 when eight enthusiastic winemakers with a singular vision got together to establish the Cape Independent

Winemakers Guild. The members of this ground-breaking association of independent winemakers had one objective in mind – to pool their

resources and knowledge in order to craft great South African wines that would stand out amongst the best in the world. From the onset,

knowledge sharing and benchmarking was the major focus of the Guild

and members would taste wines from around the world and compare

them to their own wines.

All experts in their respective fields, Guild members have played a

significant role in the development of the South African wine industry.

From the making of champion port-style wines, the establishment

of Méthode Cap Classique and Cape blends, to the opening up of

new, cooler wine regions, the introduction of sustainable farming and

environmentally responsible wines, Guild members have always been at

the forefront of innovation.

Attendees of the first Cape Winemakers Guild meeting left to rightEtienne le Riche, Honorary Member Professor Joel van Wyk, Braam van Velden, Peter Finlayson, Achim von Arnim, Jan Coetzee, Kevin Arnold, Founding Chairman Billy Hofmeyr and Walter Finlayson. Kevin, Jan, Etienne, Peter and Braam remain active members of the Guild today.

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GUILD MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP, by invitation, is extended to winemakers recognised for their high standards of craftsmanship who have been responsible for producing outstanding wines for a minimum of five years and who continue to do so.

Membership lies with the winemaker and not the property. Members moving to another winery will retain his or her membership of the Guild provided the above criteria are still met.

The CWG meets regularly as a technical tasting group, providing its members with an opportunity to evaluate wines from around the world and to share their knowledge and ideas - ensuring that CWG members remain leaders in the art and science of winemaking.

THE NEDBANK CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD AUCTION

EACH year the prestigious Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases the finest and most exclusive wines produced by its talented members. These rare wines with a creative edge are produced in small volumes exclusively for this Auction and strict controls are put in place to ensure wines are distinct from those offered under the winemakers’ regular labels.

All Guild members may participate in the Auction, provided the wines they put forward are free of technical defects and meet the highest standards of quality and wine health management. To ensure this, all Auction wines undergo chemical and microbiological analysis and are subjected to a blind tasting by Guild members.

The public auction is held annually on the first Saturday of October and affords bidders the opportunity to buy rare and unique collector’s pieces from some of the finest winemakers in South Africa. Everyone is welcome to attend the Auction – from private wine collectors to local and overseas buyers from the retail and hospitality industries. Telephonic, proxy and online bidding options are available for those unable to attend and wanting to buy some of the wines on offer.

There is a strong fundraising element to the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction in the form of a silent auction, consisting of exquisitely packaged, rare and handcrafted wines prepared by the Guild members for this occasion. Funds raised through the Silent Auction are donated to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust and Protégé Programme.

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THE NEDBANK CWG DEVELOPMENT TRUST

IN 1999 in association with Nedbank, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust was established to support social development through education in wineland communities.

Over the years the Development Trust has supported numerous learners at schools such as the Landbouskool Boland, Bloemhof school for girls and Jan Kriel School amongst others.

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IN 2006 under the chairmanship of Philip Costandius, the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a first for the wine industry, was launched with the goal of bringing about transformation by cultivating, nurturing and empowering promising individuals to become winemakers of excellence.

The mentorship programme gives Viticulture and Oenology graduates the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Guild members. To date eight Protégés have participated in the programme, including Howard Booysen and Praisy Dlamini who have both graduated from the programme. The Guild currently has six protégés completing the three year internship programme.

In addition to the internships, the Protégé Programme also offers bursaries to final year Viticulture and Oenology students at Stellenbosch University and Elsenburg Agricultural College.

Chandré Petersen, Heinrich Kulsen, Philani Shongwe, Tamsyn Jeftha, Sacha Claassen, Elmarie Botes

PROTÉGÉ PROGRAMME

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PRICES REALISED AT THE 2011 AUCTION

* All prices are in South African Rand per case equivalent to 4,5 Litres (6 x 750 ml; 12 x 375 or 3 x 1.5 L) exclusive of VAT.

WINE Qty Cases Minimum Maximum Average (R/Case) (R/Case) (R/Case)Ataraxia Chardonnay 2010 90 950 1 800 1 174

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Auction Reserve 2009 30 4 000 6 000 5 067

Boplaas Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2006 30 1 500 2 100 1 740

Boplaas CWG Auction Potstill Brandy 10 Year Old 30 1 800 2 200 1 927

Boschkloof CWG Conclusion 2007 50 1 100 1 700 1 376

Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir 2009 50 2 800 3 900 3 212

Cape Point Vineyards Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2010 46 1 500 2 500 1 822

Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2009 80 1 700 2 900 2 125

De Grendel Amandelboord Sauvignon Blanc 2010 26 800 1 000 873

De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2010 40 800 1 150 943

De Trafford Perspective 2008 (375ml bottles) 35 1 400 2 400 1 466

De Trafford Perspective 2008 (750ml bottles) 70 1 500 3 100 1 923

De Trafford Sijnn Touriga Nacional 2009 64 1 200 1 700 1 613

Edgebaston Chardonnay “Tete du Ciel” 2009 40 1 100 1 900 1 385

Ernie Els CWG 2009 70 2 500 2 800 2 634

Flagstone Happy Hour 2009 60 550 1 200 812

Graham Beck Non Plus Ultra Cap Classique 2005 40 1 400 2 000 1 565

Graham Beck Three Thousand and One Nights 2001 (500ml bottles) 27 1 275 2 160 1 425

Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006 80 1 100 1 800 1 366

Groot Constantia CWG Shiraz 2009 40 1 300 2 100 1 655

Groot Constantia CWG White 2010 30 900 1 200 983

Hartenberg Estate Auction Shiraz 2009 50 3 000 4 300 3 264

Hartenberg Loam Hill Merlot 2009 60 1 700 2 100 1 903

Haskell The Expatriate 2009 80 1 400 2 300 1 625

Jordan Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2010 80 2 000 2 500 2 285

Jordan Sophia 2008 80 1 700 2 400 2 068

Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Auction Reserve 2007 60 750 2 200 1 140

Kaapzicht Pinotage Reserve 2007 60 850 1 450 977

Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2008 82 3 100 3 400 3 237

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TOTAL number of cases sold on the 2011 Auction was equivalent to 2923 x 6 x 750ml cases

AVERAGE PRICE per 6 x 750ml case over the last 10 years:R1 783 (2011); R1 683 (2010); R2 289 (2009); R1 958 (2008); R2 016 (2007); R1 428 (2006); R1 305 (2005); R1 069 (2004); R1 035 (2003); R1 180 (2002)

WINE Qty Cases Minimum Maximum Average (R/Case) (R/Case) (R/Case)

Kanonkop CWG Pinotage 2009 70 3 400 4 300 3 843

Kleine Zalze Granite Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 70 1 400 2 100 1 529

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2008 96 2 200 3 100 2 393

Louis Rebel Rebel 2009 60 1 700 2 300 1 860

Louis Turtles All the Way Down 2009 60 950 1 550 1 115

Luddite “The Reserve” Shiraz 2008 60 1 500 2 100 1 647

Luddite The Chosen One 2008 80 1 400 2 600 1 863

Neil Ellis Rodanos 2007 24 3 000 3 300 3 125

Nitida Aureus 2010 30 500 900 603

Nitida Decorous Sauvignon Blanc 2010 30 650 1 000 773

Overgaauw D.C. Classic 2009 40 900 1 700 1 190

Paul Cluver CWG Pinot Noir 2010 40 1 800 2 100 2 050

Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2009 26 1 900 2 200 2 100

Rijk’s CWG Chenin Blanc 2010 40 700 900 773

Rijk’s CWG Pinotage 2009 46 1 500 2 000 1 665

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 60 2 100 2 700 2 323

Saronsberg Die Erf Grenache 2010 26 2 400 3 000 2 392

Simonsig Pick of the Bunch Pinotage 2009 60 900 1 500 1 105

Spier Merlot 2009 52 850 1 600 1 065

Spier Pinotage 2009 42 900 1 300 1 062

Steenberg The Magus 2010 60 1 150 1 700 1 333

Teddy Hall Wines Hendrik Biebouw Auction Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010 50 1 050 1 500 1 210

The Guildsman 2009 44 950 1 200 1 048

Villiera Shooting Star Cap Classique Brut, Chardonnay 2008 36 850 1 150 1 008

Vriesenhof Pinot Noir 2010 (1.5 Litre bottles) 50 1 000 1 800 1 202

Vriesenhof Pinot Noir Clone 777 2009 50 1 500 1 900 1 672

Waterford Estate 2005 Auction Reserve BB 30 2 400 2 800 2 667

Waterford Estate 2009 Auction Reserve BB 50 2 000 2 200 2 076

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1 Winemaker Abrie Beeslaar

KanonkopCWG Pinotage 2010

100% PinotageWine of Origin Simonsberg

These old bush vine vineyards were harvested by hand at 25˚ balling. The grapes were de-stemmed, sorted and crushed. They were then fermented for 3 days in open top fermenters and punched down every 2 hours. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in tank and then spent 14 months in new French oak barrels before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Very dark red colour with purple rim. The nose is packed with dark fruit, spice and some mocha flavours from the oak. The palate is rich and structured, with the fruit and spices lingering on. Enjoy with a wide range of dishes, from duck to spicy Asian style dishes.

Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 90Qty. cases on offer 66 Alc 14.43 vol%RS 2.9 g/lTA 6.0 g/lpH 3.83

Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 1/2/3/4/5 5 2 10 6/7/8/9/10 5 4 20 11/12/13 3 6 18 14 1 8 8 15 1 10 10 66

“Pinotage has a unique structure that is not offended by a bit of spice.”

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2Winemaker Carl Schultz

Hartenberg EstateAuction Shiraz 2009

100% ShirazWine of Origin Stellenbosch

This wine combines two unique and contrasting places of origin. The best single barrel of our deep clay-rich Stork Shiraz vineyard was blended with two barrels of the stony Gravel Hill Shiraz vineyard. The former lends richness and power, whilst the latter provides elegance, finesse and longevity. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel and the wine spent 22 months in 100% new French oak.

Tasting Notes: Red-black rim with dark core. White pepper and truffle notes show on the bouquet entry. With some aeration, the wine opens up, showing violets, black fruit and hints of Garrique. The palate shows beautiful elegance and poise, silky polished tannins and a dry savoury finish.

50 cases of this wine were sold at the 2011 Auction.

Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 109Qty. cases on offer 58

Alc 14.81 vol%RS 3.2 g/lTA 5.8 g/lpH 3.5

Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases

16/17/18/19/20/21 6 2 12 22/23/24/25/26 5 4 20 27/28/29 3 6 18 30 1 8 8 58

“Enjoy with rich meat dishes, like goulash, marinated flame-grilled steak or leg of lamb.”

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3 Winemaker Neil Ellis

Neil EllisAuction Reserve 2007

Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Shiraz 10%Wine of Origin Jonkershoek Valley

Exquisite parcels of Jonkershoek Valley fruit were separately vinified in open top fermenters. Towards the end of fermentation, the wine was racked into 100% new oak where it completed fermentation. After malolactic fermentation, individual components were classified and selected for inclusion into the 2007 Auction Reserve blend. 16 Months barrel maturation followed.

Tasting Notes: Concentrated deep red colour. An already complex bouquet combines clean and rich blackcurrant, blackberry and a touch of vanilla oak. The amalgam of fruit flavours including plum, mulberry, redcurrant and blueberry is backed with just the right amount of clean oak. A finely poised wine expressing the characteristics of the Jonkershoek Valley.





31/32/33 3 2 6 34/35/36 3 4 12 37 1 6 6 24

“Enjoy over the next 10 years.”

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4Winemaker Johan Joubert

Kleine ZalzeGranite Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

100% Cabernet SauvignonWine of Origin Stellenbosch

A small portion of hard rock granite soil was identified and with a phenolic analysis the total anthocynins of the grapes were 1184 mg/l. The shoulders of the bunch were removed at 80% veraison. The grapes were hand selected on the sorting table to ensure that only the purest fruit, even berry size and 100% pit ripeness were obtained. 50% whole berry and 50% slightly crushed grapes were cold soaked for three days. Inoculated with yeast, traditionally open fermented and punched down, followed with extended skin contact period of 5 weeks. The wine was then matured for 24 months in hand selected 100% French oak barrels of which the wood was 36 months seasoned. Drink this wine in 2020.

Tasting Notes: Waves of deep-piled forest fruit, vegetative and gamey notes with a pure savoury tannin finish. A wine with a great length on the palate and with an alluring combination of black berries and cedar wood flavours.

70 cases of this wine were sold at the 2011 Auction.Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 101Qty. cases on offer 20


Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 38/39/40 3 2 6 41/42 2 4 8 43 1 6 6 20

“Enjoy with people who appreciate the ‘terroir’ expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.”

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5 Winemaker Gary Jordan

JordanChardonnay Auction Reserve 2011

100% ChardonnayWine of Origin Stellenbosch

Specially selected for the CWG Auction, this reserve Chardonnay is traditionally made using natural, wild yeast from the acclaimed Nine Yards Chardonnay vineyard. Intensely concentrated lemon-lime flavours and slow fermentation in 228 litre Burgundian oak barrels for twelve months has resulted in a classic style with a new world twist. Quartzite veins through the 600 million year old granite sub-strata provide the backbone for the minerally flavours. Regular barrel rolling accentuates the rich, leesy character in this elegantly expressive wine.

Tasting Notes: An iconic Chardonnay with intense, minerally, lemon-lime flavours and hints of butterscotch and vanilla. The full, rich mouthfeel and balanced oak integrate superbly with the tropical fruit finish.

This wine is packed in wooden boxes.



44/45/46 3 2 6 47/48/49/50 4 4 16 51/52/53/54/55/56 6 6 36 57/58/59/60 4 8 32 90

“Enjoy this exotic, wild yeast Chardonnay with special friends.”

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6Winemaker Andries Burger

Paul CluverPinot Noir 2010

100% Pinot NoirWine of Origin Elgin

The grapes were selected from our highest lying Pinot Noir vineyards. They were harvested, cold soaked for 6 days with the fermentation starting naturally and then inoculated. Punched down 3 times per day. After fermentation only free run juice was transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then left in barrel for 11 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes: The texture is astounding - and where the power of this wine lies. The integration of oak adds to its finesse and aristocracy. Grapes are sourced from the mountain vineyards on De Rust Estate and are all new clones i.e. 667, 113, 115. The palate is a symphony of flavours, starting with cherries; the mid-palate is concentrated, with a distinct mineral character and a very long aftertaste. Serve with venison dishes or beef fillet.



Alc 13.83vol%RS 1.7g/lTA 5.4g/lpH 3.59


61/62 2 2 4 63/64 2 4 8 65/66 2 6 12 24

“Enjoy now with great friends - or you can age it further for another 5 to 7 years.”

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7 Winemaker David Finlayson

EdgebastonCabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2010


Fermented in 1.5 ton open tanks and punched down by hand every 6 hours. 10 days on the skins. Matured for 18 months in new 300 litre French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: This is a selection of the very best grapes and subsequent barrels from our clone CS163, GS Vineyard. Intense Cassis and black fruit flavours dominate the nose. This wine has massive structure and deep, intense black berry flavours layered in a complex weave of fruit and oak. A wine that will partner rich meat dishes very well. The wine will reward maturation in the large format bottles.


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67/68/69/70/71/72/73 7 2 14 74/75/76/77/78/79/80/81 8 4 32 82/83/84/85 4 6 24 70

“Enjoy on a wintery night in front of a fireplace with someone special in your life.”

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8Winemaker David Trafford

De TraffordPerspective 2009

Cabernet Franc 33.3%, Merlot 33.3%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33.3%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

The grapes are from our carefully managed Mont Fleur vineyard around 400 metres above sea level, between the Helderberg and Stellenbosch mountains. Steep, decomposed granite soils. Planted in 1994 with narrow 2 metre rows and a high planting density of 5000 vines/ hectare. Open top fermentation with indigenous yeast, including a pre and post fermentation maceration. A total of 14 days on skins. Drained into new small French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 20 months maturation before bottling unfiltered. No fining.

Tasting Notes: 2009 is a great vintage with exceptional ageing potential. Still obviously young, but showing intense, complex fruit and serious, fine tannins. 100% new oak nicely integrated on the palate with a long finish. Should develop well for many years.



Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 86/87/88/89/90 5 2 10 91/92/93/94/95 5 4 20 96/97/98 3 6 18 99/100 2 8 16 101/102 2 10 20 84

“Enjoy with Karoo Lamb.”

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9 Winemaker David Nieuwoudt

CederbergTeen Die Hoog Shiraz 2010

100% ShirazWine of Origin Cederberg

The name ‘Teen die Hoog’ was given by the workers on the farm - not because they see this cold south easterly facing red slate hill as the highest vineyard in the country, but because they see it as the toughest pick of the season. The grapes were picked at great phenolic ripeness at the beginning of April, after a long ripening period. Cold maceration for 4 days was followed by pump overs every 6 hours. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in new French oak where it matured for 15 months. This is a selection of the 3 best barrels.

Tasting Notes: Intense Shiraz fruit with lots of red berries and mulberries. A combination of wild herbs, violets and white pepper aroma, distinctive of the high lying red slate vineyards. A firm structure with sweet spice and roasted coffee bean flavours that linger on the palate. A wine to mature and develop superbly over the next 4 to 8 years.





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“Enjoy with your mother in Iaw as they both will age very well.”

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10Winemaker Frans Smit

SpierPinotage 2009

100% PinotageWine of Origin Stellenbosch

The grapes are picked from vineyards planted on a south easterly facing slope within a 4.8 km proximity to the ocean.

Tasting Notes: An intense, ruby coloured wine which shows inviting aromas of cherry, well-matured oak spice and hints of tobacco. The palate is beautifully structured and creamy in texture. Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.





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“Enjoy now or within the next 8 years.”

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11 Winemaker Louis Nel

LouisLaika 2010


The grapes are from the Helderberg and the batches were fermented separately, and left on the skins for a week before pressing. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, and spent a total of 24 months in oak.

Tasting Notes: Lots of red fruit, even some Helderberg herbaceousness mix with yummy tannins, and fruit on taste. This wine can age for years, but personally I like ‘em young.




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“Enjoy as soon as it suits your palate.”

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Winemaker Pierre Wahl

Rijk’sCWG Chenin Blanc 2011

100% Chenin BlancEstate Wine of Origin Tulbagh

The grapes were hand picked at night. 100% barrel fermented and matured for 15 months in a second fill French oak barrel. This wine was fermented with a slow fermenting yeast strain to produce a certain amount of ‘volume’. No malolactic fermentation took place.

Tasting Notes: Attractive stone-fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of quince and pine nut. A rich, creamy palate is well balanced and freshened up by the presence of a lively acidity. This wine is full bodied and has a long finish.




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“Enjoy with a group of great friends who understand and appreciate great wines.”

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13 Winemaker Niels Verburg

Luddite “Oscar” Shiraz Mourvèdre 2009

Shiraz 90.9%, Mourvèdre 9.1%Wine of Origin Cape South Coast

Standard winemaking practices. 100% French oak, in barrel for 2 years. 9% Mourvèdre blended for extra complexity and structure.

Tasting Notes: Decadent, rich fruit core, long spicy finish.



Alc 15.2vol%RS 3.6 g/lTA 6.0 g/lpH 3.53


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“Enjoy with hairy chested men and gentle-women.”

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De GrendelOp Die Berg Pinot Noir 2010

100% Pinot NoirWine of Origin Western Cape

Hand-picked, crushed, cold skin contact for two days. Fermentation for nine days. Pressed with a basket press. Malolactic fermentation in new and second fill barrels. Maturation for 13 months in new, first and second fill barrels. Bottled without filtration.

Tasting Notes: Bright red colour. Flavours of fynbos, spiciness, earthiness - supported by oak. Medium structure supported by natural firm acidity. Lingering aftertaste ensuring longevity.





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“Enjoy with pasta and light meat dishes like pork and chicken.”

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HaskellThe Expatriate 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 67%, Shiraz 33%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

The two components were made separately before careful selection for blending. Each one was chosen in order to complement the flavours of the other. The Cabernet Sauvignon had stronger red berry flavours than the classic pencil shaving flavours usually found in Cabernet Sauvignon and the Shiraz was less spicy and stronger on black fruit flavours. Both have a firm tannin structure.

Tasting Notes: Plums, dark berries and cinnamon. Balanced fruity palate with cassis and subtle white pepper on the aftertaste. Firm balanced tannins for good aging.




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“A good accompaniment to venison dishes, rib eye steak or with your favourite person.”

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Winemaker Jeremy Walker

GrangehurstCabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Petit Verdot 6%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

Although labelled as Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine includes a splash of Petit Verdot (6%). Selected from a prime Stellenbosch vineyard, fermented in open tanks, basket pressed and matured in 225 litre French oak barrels for 20 months.

Tasting Notes: Dark ruby with a slight garnet edge. Violets and red berry aromas and flavours with subtle cedar and mocha to complement the fruit. Firm, ripe tannins and a robust structure that should enable this wine to develop and improve for at least 8 years from vintage.




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KanonkopCWG Paul Sauer 2007

Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Merlot 15%Wine of Origin Simonsberg

30 year old trellised vineyards with 5 tons/hectare yields are used to produce this wine. The grapes were destemmed and sorted before fermentation, which took place in open top “kuipe” for 5 days. After malolactic fermentation, the blend was made and put in 100% new French oak barrels for 24 months. This is a selection of the best barrels of this wine.

Tasting Notes: Deep cherry-red colour with raspberry, blackberry and a hint of bell-pepper on the nose. Rich blackcurrant and dark chocolate flavours add complexity to the velvet-like structure that finishes with a typical dry mouth feel.




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“Enjoy from 2017 onwards.”

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Teddy Hall WinesHendrik Biebouw Auction Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011

100% Chenin BlancWine of Origin Stellenbosch

Early morning picking and berry selection - using only the free run juice. The juice was settled overnight in stainless steel. The clear juice with fluffy lees was racked off first thing the next morning, directly into French oak barriques - and left to start fermenting on its own. No commercial yeasts were used. After fermentation, the barriques were tightly sealed until just a few days before bottling. The oak was 50% new and 50% second fill. Bottling was on 22nd March after 12 months in oak.

Tasting Notes: Bright gold with green tinge, tropical fruit, pineapple and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Quince, grapefruit and baked apple flavours follow on the palate. Underlining the wine’s pedigree is an intense finish which lingers long after the mouthful has been swallowed.



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“This wine will pair well with seafood dishes, chicken, pasta or vegetarian fare.”

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19 Winemaker Johan Malan

Simonsig EstateHeirloom Shiraz 2010


The first vineyard planted with the new SH470 clone on a low potential soil with lots of clay. Picked in two separate batches on 11 March and vinified separately. The first pick was not shrivelled and the second lot showed prominent shrivelling. The one lot spent 36 days and the other 13 days on skins. The best new Nevers barrel of each lot was selected and matured for 24 months before bottling in May 2012.

Tasting Notes: A perfumed Shiraz showing succulent bramble berry fruit with lifted aromatic spices on the nose displaying fingerprint Rhone style personality. The core of berry fruit and herb flavours run persistently to the velvety finish. Delicious fruit intensity in a more restrained, elegant style.



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“Enjoy if you are a Shiraz lover and admirer of perfumed fynbos and wild herb flavours.”

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20Winemaker Louis Strydom

Ernie ElsCWG 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Shiraz 30%; Merlot 10%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. Grape bunches were gently de-stalked with a Bucher de-stalker and lightly crushed. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and rotten berries were removed carefully by hand. Fermentation took place in small 300 litre open top, oak barrels with yeast WE 372 being added to the juice. The wines were punched-down manually 5 times per day ensuring maximum colour extraction from the skins. After primary fermentation the maceration period was 14 days before pressing. Each variety was separately vinified and blended after the 18 months of maturation.

Tasting Notes: Complexity of graphite, salami and bacon notes balance an intense floral lift, whilst whiffs of mint and chocolate finally drift slowly through to a supple, layered palate. A lacy, cassis-cocktail stuns the palate all wrapped up with rich but etched tannins.



254/255/256/257/258/259/260 7 2 14 261/262/263/264/265/266/267/268 8 4 32 269/270/271/272 4 6 24 70

“This wine dances in the glass with a bright purple-sheen and dense crimson body.”

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21 Winemaker Duncan Savage

Cape Point VineyardsAuction Reserve White 2011

Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Semillon 30%Wine of Origin Cape Point

The grapes for the wine were picked from the Isliedh and Semillon Vineyards on the Noordhoek property, from extremely weak vines yielding only 2 tons/hectare. The grapes were whole bunch pressed in an oxidative manner and put to barrel without settling. Spontaneous and inoculated fermentations took place in 20% new and 80% second fill (and older) barrels with the blend compiled directly after ferment. The wine then spent 13.5 months in barrel with regular battonage before being bottled in May 2012.

Tasting Notes: Limes, grapefruit and floral elements dominate the nose with subtle oak. The palate is fresh with floral elements, citrus and a persistent finish.



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“Enjoy with Oysters, Sushi or fresh line fish.”

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22Winemaker Danie Steytler

KaapzichtCape Blend 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Pinotage 50%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

The two cultivars were vinified separately and the best tanks went to new French oak barrels for 24 months. The best barrels were then selected for the blend.

Tasting Notes: Very intense dark ruby with a brooding, black centre. Massively structured with powerful tannins and serious, richly fruited layers. Superbly crafted with plush dark fruit and a tightly knit structure, boding well for long maturation, the treasures to be revealed over the next 4-6 years and beyond.




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“Enjoy with any red meat or game dish.”

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23 Winemaker Kevin Grant

AtaraxiaUnder the Gavel Chardonnay 2011

100% ChardonnayWine of Origin Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Sourced from a single south-facing vineyard on The Skyfields, home to Ataraxia in the Hemel-en-Aarde outside Hermanus. Intensely interventionist fruit selection was followed by an extreme non-interventionist winemaking approach. Fermented in small French oak barriques, custom ordered from very specific Burgundian coopers, this wine was barrel aged for a further 9 months before being bottled.

Tasting Notes: This wine reflects both the ancient soils and the heavily moderating maritime meso-climate of The Skyfields terroir. Although New World in provenance, it is decidedly Old World in stylistic leaning. Signatured by minerality, it effortlessly manages to be both subtle and intense on nose and palate. A complex wine which shows both class and pedigree.



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24Winemaker Boela Gerber

Groot ConstantiaCWG Shiraz 2009

100% ShirazWine of Origin Constantia

The grapes were hand picked at 24.9º balling. The juice was fermented in open 500 litre French oak barrels, with punch downs every 4 hours. At 5° balling the wine was transferred to a stainless steel tank to finish fermentation. Extended skin maceration was done for 14 days after fermentation, before it was pressed. The wine was matured for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels, 90% first fill barrels and 10% third fill barrels. To preserve the fine quality and complexity, this wine was subjected to minimum stabilisation and filtration.

Tasting Notes: This is a classic, well-balanced Shiraz with a deep red ruby colour. The wine shows dominant fruit like pomegranate, plums, dark cherries and blackcurrant that are balanced by delicate spice, white pepper, cedarwood and oak flavours. The spice and fruit that follow through on the palate combine with soft tannins to give a long lingering aftertaste.


This wine is packed in wooden boxes. Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 105Qty. cases on offer 40 Alc 14.8 vol%RS 2.0 g/lTA 5.6 g/lpH 3.61

Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 319/320/321/322 4 2 8 323/324/325/326/327/328/329/330 8 4 32 40

“The wine is ready for immediate consumption but has good maturation potential.”

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25 Winemaker Miles Mossop

TokaraAuction Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010


This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the two consistently best performing vineyards on Tokara. The grapes were hand-picked at optimal ripeness from the 22nd and 26th March at sugars of 25 and 26 degrees brix and acidities of 6.5 and 5.0g/l respectively. The grapes were placed in a cold store overnight and then de-stemmed and sent across a sorting table before being crushed directly into large wooden fermenters where natural fermentation occurred. The wine spent a total of twenty-two months in 67% new French oak.

Tasting Notes: This wine displays a dark garnet colour and deep plum colour on the rim. The nose is that of dark cherry and black currant fruit with intense aromas of mocha, cedarwood and fennel bulb. The palate is full and rich with dark fruit and heady notes. The wine finishes with sweet fruit notes and is intensely long. This wine will start drinking well from 2015 and will mature well for another 10 years till 2025.

This wine is packed in wooden boxes.Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 200Qty. cases on offer 60 Alc 14.75 vol%RS 2.5 g/lTA 6.1 g/lpH 3.48

Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 331/332/333/334 4 2 8 335/336/337/338/339 5 4 20 340/341/342/343 4 6 24 344 1 8 8 60

“Enjoy with a hearty stew or a great piece of steak.”

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26Winemaker Pieter Ferreira

Graham BeckNon Plus Ultra Cap Classique 2008

Chardonnay 81%, Pinot Noir 19%Wine of Origin Western Cape

Both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were whole bunch pressed and only the cuvee fraction used. A small portion of the Chardonnay was fermented in Piece Champenoise barrels to promote the creamy texture and complexity. Pinot Noir is included for palate weight and length of flavour. The wine was matured for 50 months on the lees prior to disgorgement.

Tasting Notes: Gentle mineral notes with fresh lime and ripe citrus on the nose. Rich raspberry notes burst on the palate with a creamy and gentle mousse, ensuring richness and finesse.



345/346/347/348/349 5 2 10 350/351/352/353/354/355 6 4 24 356 1 6 6 40

“enjoy the ultimate 3rd dimension of Cap Classique - Yeast complexity!”

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27 Winemaker Adi Badenhorst

AA Badenhorst Family WinesRamnasgras 2011

100% CinsaultWine of Origin Swartland

Whole bunch fermented in open fermenters. Matured in a third fill 500 litre cask for 11 months.

Tasting Notes: Typical varietal notes of red fruit and perfume. Medium bodied and mineral.



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“Enjoy slightly chilled and with interesting company.”

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28Winemaker Adi Badenhorst

AA Badenhorst Family WinesRamnasgras 2011

100% CinsaultWine of Origin Swartland

Whole bunch fermented in open fermenters. Matured in a third fill 500 litre cask for 11 months.

Tasting Notes: Typical varietal notes of red fruit and perfume. Medium bodied and mineral.

Bottle size 1.5 LCase size 3 x 1.5 LQty. cases produced 15Qty. cases on offer 10 Alc 12.5 vol%RS 2.6 g/lTA 4.3 g/lpH 3.8


367/368/369 3 2 6 370 1 4 4 10

“Enjoy slightly chilled and with interesting company.”

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CELLARMASTERS IN THE KITCHEN

THE members of the Cape Winemakers Guild invite you into their homes – and their kitchens – as they celebrate 30 years of excellence in a book about the staves of life: fine wine and good food.

Written by Wendy Toerien and published by Random House Struik, this beautifully presented book will be available from all leading book stores from October 2012.

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2012 Auction Charity Item

18 Litre bottle ofMembers Reserve 2010

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THIS year’s Charity Auction item is a unique 18 Litre bottle of wine containing a blend of top 2010 vintage wines from all 45 members of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

The only one of its kind and skilfully blended by Guild Cellarmasters Andries Burger and Frans Smit, this bottle reflects the passion and camaraderie of the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild. The bottle comes in a sturdy wooden presentation box proudly adorned with the Guild’s emblem.

Proceeds from this bottle will be donated to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust and will go towards the Guild’s Protégé Programme, a mentorship scheme for young, upcoming winemakers.

With thanks to African Cork Suppliers for their kind donation of this year’s

Charity Auction bottles.

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30 Winemaker Beyers Truter

BeyerskloofTraildust Pinotage 2010

100% PinotageWine of Origin Stellenbosch

The grapes were hand-picked on 4 February 2010 from block A (bush vines) which is planted on the famous Bottelary gravel soils. On this specific block, we only left one grape bunch per shoot. The grapes came into the cellar at optimum ripeness, with the following analyses before fermentation: 26.2˚B; pH – 3.84; TA – 7.3 g/l; AS – 3.9 g/l. The juice stayed on the skins for 4 days at an average temperature of 23.5˚C. Punch-downs were done every 2 hours during fermentation and the juice was separated from the skins at 4˚ balling. After malolactic fermentation, the CWG selected Pinotage went to 225 litre new French oak barrels for 21 months.

Tasting Notes: Deep, dark red colour. Rich bouquet of black berries, dark cherries, prunes and cedar oak flavours. A complex Pinotage with an excellent balance between fruit and oak. This wine should develop well in the bottle over the next 10 to 15 years.




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“Enjoy with Lamb shank, a thick juicy rib-eye steak or on its own with good company!”

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31Winemaker Dewaldt Heyns

SaronsbergCWG Semillon 2008

SemillonWine of Origin Tulbagh

The Semillon was hand harvested in the early morning, force cooled to 4˚C and then de-stemmed. The mash was allowed to cold soak for 12 hours and was then pressed. The free-run juice was settled, racked and then fermented in barrel at 16 - 18˚C until dry. The wine was left on its gross lees for 12 months, racked and returned to barrel and topped with Sauvignon Blanc. After a total of 20 months in a new French oak barrel, the wine was bottled and bottle aged for another 24 months prior to release.

Tasting Notes: Subtle lanolin, litchi, delicate floral and lime flavours in combination with integrated oak are supported by a full-bodied and rich palate, structured mouth feel and a fresh finish.




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“Enjoy this once-off bottling from Saronsberg with friends and food!”

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32 Winemaker Jacques Borman

BoschkloofBakhand Shiraz 2010


Harvested at optimum ripeness and fermented in 500 litre open barrels. Natural fermentation took place with no temperature control. The wine was punched down by hand four times a day. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine was left on skins for 14 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels and the wine was left on lees for 5 months.

Tasting Notes: Deep, dark, concentrated colour with lots of beautiful white pepper spice and violet flavours on the bouquet. Great mid-palate with layers of Shiraz fruit. This is a big wine showing lots of elegance, lovely soft velvety tannins and a lingering aftertaste.





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“Enjoy over the next 10 years with the people you love. Great ageing potential.”

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33Winemaker Kevin Arnold

Waterford Estate2009 Auction Reserve BBCabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 25%

Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

Selected vineyard parcels were fermented in 2 000 litre stainless steel tanks. The blend was made post malolactic fermentation and aged for 26 months in MT French oak barrels, with a single egg white fining prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes: The very distinctive Helderberg/Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon character is enhanced by the purity of the Merlot fruit from this exceptional vintage. The mouthfeel and texture of the wine, with a classically dry finish, are the hallmarks of this blend. Enjoy with roast leg of lamb done with fresh rosemary, anchovies and garlic with oven baked potatoes and fresh veggies.




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“Enjoy with your very best friends.”

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34 Winemaker John Loubser

John LoubserGaribaldi Nebbiolo 2009

NebbioloWine of Origin Constantia

Harvested from the mother block of Nebbiolo in South Africa. Fermentation in tank with 2-3 pump overs per day – malolactic fermentation in barrel - aged in second fill French oak for 13 months - fined with egg white and bottled with minimum intervention.

Tasting Notes: Typical light colour (due to low colour pigment) - black cherry and stewed rhubarb with hints of fennel and minerality - great tannin texture - elegant yet complex.



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“Enjoy…Because it’s the King of Italian Reds.”

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35Winemaker Gottfried Mocke

ChamonixChardonnay Auction Reserve 2011

100% ChardonnayWine of Origin Franschhoek

Grapes were de-stemmed, soft crushed and fermented spontaneously in French barriques and concrete eggs. The wine remained on its lees for 14 months where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The Auction Reserve is a selection from our 24 year old vineyard at an altitude of 450 metres above sea level.

Tasting Notes: It has bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights and exquisite aroma with scents reminiscent of tropical fruit, ginger, spice and oatmeal. Well-structured and minerally with flavours of lime, grapefruit and toasted almonds on the palate.




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“Prime drinking begins at 2 - 5 years.”

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36 Winemaker Braam van Velden

OvergaauwDC Classic 2009

Merlot 78%, Cabernet Sauvignon 22%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

The different parcels for this blend were identified according to the site and clone attributes. Handpicked, optimum ripe berries were hand sorted and then lightly crushed. Extended skin contact for 14 days after fermentation ensured the tannin extraction and integration for a firm yet elegant mouth-feel. Malolactic fermentation in barrel followed. After another strict selection the wine matured in French oak barrels for 24 months without racking.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of cassis, raspberry and a unique hint of minerality are complemented by a pleasant concentration and fruit length on the palate.




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“Enjoy in 6-8 years time, with good beef or venison and of course, good company!”

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37Winemaker Johan Malan

SimonsigCuvée Chêne Blanc de Blancs 2007

100% Chardonnay Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

Our premium Chardonnay block was harvested in mid-January and only the most gentle whole bunch pressed cuvée was fermented in seasoned French oak. Three barrels were selected after extensive tastings and matured for 15 months. Bottling was followed by 48 months on the yeast before disgorging with very low dosage.

Tasting Notes: Light golden colour with very fine bead making a crown against the rim. The nose is toasty with delicious roasted almond and brioche aromas. The zesty Chardonnay freshness is revealed by the delicate lemon cream character on the palate. Five years of evolution adds yeasty flavours in perfect harmony with the masculine oak influence. A rich and characterful bubbly to be enjoyed with fine food.



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“Enjoy when a special celebration calls for a wine to make a memorable moment linger longer.”

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38 Winemaker Pieter Ferreira

Graham BeckThe Catalyst Shiraz Viognier 2010

Syrah 90%, Viognier 10%Wine of Origin Robertson

The grapes Syrah and Viognier were picked at absolute phenolic ripeness, jointly destalked and then cool soaked for 3 days at 12˚C. Co-fermented by natural yeast with an extended skin contact time of 12 days. The wine was then pressed and taken to barrel for malolactic fermentation and barrel aging.

Tasting Notes: Great primary fruit character with black cherries and floral character. Great perfume notes with a nice integration between the fruit and the wood. The careful interaction between Syrah and Viognier makes this intriguing wine grow to become the catalyst between mother nature and the enjoyment of this wine!



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“Please enjoy this wine with your favourite game dish. This wine will develop and maturecomfortably for another 5 years before optimum appreciation of the catalyst.”

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39Winemaker Coenie Snyman

Rust en VredeCabernet Sauvignon 2009


The vineyard is north facing and consists of a mixture of decomposed Helderberg granite and Table Mountain sandstone, classified as a Tukulu soil type with medium growth potential. The grapes were harvested in 3 sections on 9 March and 20 March 2009 and these sections were vinified separately. Fermented in open top fermenters at 28˚C for 7 days, punched down 3-5 times per day and macerated for a further 14 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and the wines were matured for 19 months in 100% new French oak.

Tasting Notes: An intense ruby coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with classical aromas of cassis and pencil shaving. A lovely combination of raspberry and blue berry fruits with inky savoury characters supported by the presence of subtle oak. Attractive layers of Christmas pudding, Blackforest cake, raspberry and cedar on the palate. The structure is packed with strikingly fine grained fruit tannins supported by a solid oak backbone – fine enough to enjoy but firm enough for long cellaring.

60 cases of this wine were sold at the 2011 Auction. Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 168Qty. cases on offer 50 Alc 14.84 vol%RS 2.7 g/lTA 6.1 g/lpH 3.66

Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 484/485/486/487/488 5 2 10 489/490/491/492/493/494/495 7 4 28 496/497 2 6 12 50

“Fine enough to enjoy but firm enough for long cellaring.”

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40 Winemaker Carel Nel

Carel NelCape Vintage Auction Reserve 2010

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Souzao Wine of Origin Western Cape

Celebrating his 24th year as member of the CWG and his 24th consecutive wine on auction. Carel is a Cape Wine Master and founding member and chairman of the Cape Port Producers Association. His accolades include SA Champion Port and SA Champion Sauvignon Blanc. Many Veritas double golds and other award winning wines have been made under his watch and guidance. Carel has dedicated himself to shifting the perception of the possibilities of the Klein Karoo by planting traditional Douro varietals in Calitzdorp for the crafting of proper “Port” and table wines, and was the very first to plant high up in the Outeniqua with cold climate varietals.

Tasting Notes: Crafted from a trio of hand-harvested Portuguese varietals fermented in custom built lagares with intensive manual pigeage; fortified with pure wine spirit at the optimal moment to capture varietal integrity; aged a year in large old French barrels prior to blending and bottling unfined unfiltered. Inky black crimson wine radiating ripe hedgerow fruit, plum, all-spice, fynbos and orange rind undertones encapsulated by impenetrable tannins ensuring decades of enjoyment.

Bottle size 750mlCase size 6 x 750 mlQty. cases produced 60Qty. cases on offer 30 Alc 18,6 vol%RS 88.0 g/lTA 5.0 g/lpH 3.8


498/499/500/501 4 2 8 502/503/504/505 4 4 16 506 1 6 6 30

“Demanding of careful cellaring, will reward patience beyond 2050.”

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“Enjoy with your ‘catch’ of the day.”

41Winemaker David Nieuwoudt

CederbergGhost Corner Semillon 2011

100% SemillonWine of Origin Elim

Skin contact for 8 hours and only free run juice was used. 50% of the wine was cold fermented in stainless steel and 50% was fermented in French oak for 4 months before the wines were blended to show fresh Semillon fruit with a creamy lees character.

Tasting Notes: The cool maritime climate of Elim expresses elegant aromas of green fig, nettles and dusty dry fynbos with a distinctive minerality. The fermentation in French oak has added complexity and length with smoky bacon nuances. A well balanced wine with a crisp acidity. Ideal with fresh seafood, or on its own. Best enjoyed 4-6 years from vintage.



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42 Winemaker Etienne le Riche

Etienne le RicheCabernet Sauvignon Auction Reserve 2009

Cabernet SauvignonWine of Origin Stellenbosch

This is a single vineyard selection vinified in a traditional method without any compromise.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant, cherry fruitiness integrating marvellously with aromatic French oak flavours. The palate is full, rich and classy, supported by a firm tannin structure and a lasting finish.



517/518/519/520 4 2 8 521/522/523/524/525 5 4 20 526/527/528/529/530/531 6 6 36 532/533 2 8 16 80

“Enjoy on a special occasion with someone that appreciates quality wine and fine living.”

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Winemaker Charles Hopkins

De GrendelAmandelboord Sauvignon Blanc 2012

91% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% SemillonWine of Origin Durbanville

The grapes come from a selected block - the Amandelboord – and were picked at perfect balance between flavour, sugar and acid. Gentle crushing and skin contact, draining, settling, racking, fermentation. Lees contact, stabilisation and bottling.

Tasting Notes: A combination of two of the prominent Sauvignon Blanc styles in South Africa, pyrazines and thiols. Flavours range from gooseberries to winter melon and kiwi fruit. This wine finishes with a soft but firm natural acidity.



534/535/536/537/538 5 2 10 539/540/541/542/543/544/545 7 4 28 546 1 6 6 44

“Enjoy with friends as a food-style wine or as an aperitif.”

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44 Winemaker Rianie Strydom

HaskellParadigm 2008

Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 14%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 3%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

All grapes were hand harvested and sorted in the cellar before fermentation. Pump-overs took place 4 to 5 times a day with delestage on the Merlot at 12˚ balling. Average maceration took place on skins for up to 15 days. This is a special selection from exceptional new barrels in the cellar and specially bottled to sell at the Guild Auction.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant ruby colour, fresh dark fruity nose - plums, black cherries and cassis. An underlying flavour of dark chocolate. The palate is very smooth and more-ish. The fruit is well balanced with subtle wood flavour which ends lovely and dry.

I have a passion for blending and love classic Bordeaux style wines and especially the wines from the Medoc, especially Pauillac.



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“enjoy now untill 2016 with a well matured fillet steak.”

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45Winemaker Pierre Wahl

Rijk’sCWG Pinotage 2010

100% PinotageEstate Wine of Origin Tulbagh

The grapes were hand picked at night and went through 56 hours cold maceration prior to fermentation. Pigeage took place 3 times per day to extract tannin and colour. Skins were pressed at 5° balling. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in 33% new and 67% second fill French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: This world-class wine has a vibrant deep red colour with an intense nose of ripe black cherries and bramble fruit, with underlying vanilla and cinnamon notes. The palate is well weighted and balanced, with elegant tannin to ensure a great maturation potential.



559/560/561/562/563 5 2 10 564/565/566/567/568/569/570 7 4 28 571/572 2 6 12 50

“Enjoy with a group of great friends who understand and appreciate great wines.”

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Winemaker Niels Verburg

Luddite “The Reserve” Shiraz 2008

100% ShirazWine of Origin Western Cape

Standard winemaking practices - blend of 50% French and 50% Hungarian oak. In barrel for 2 years.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant fruit, classic Shiraz spice with a balanced finish.





573/574/575/576 4 2 8 577/578/579/580 4 4 16 581 1 6 6 30

“Enjoy with a hearty breakfast.”

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Winemaker Frans Smit

SpierMerlot 2009

100% MerlotWine of Origin Stellenbosch

The grapes are picked from a vineyard planted on a north westerly slope, 120 metres above sea level. The grapes were harvested at full ripeness. Picked in 10kg lug boxes and pre-cooled to 8ºC prior to crushing. Hand sorting of the bunches was followed by de-stemming, berry sorting and then crushing. Fermentation was in open French oak fermenters. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, followed by 22 months barrel maturation before bottling.

Tasting Notes: The wine shows aromas of cherry, berries and smoky spice with an undertone of savoury earthiness and subtle mint chocolate. The wine is rich and complex with a silky mid - palate and long, lingering finish.




582/583/584/585 4 2 8 586/587/588 3 4 12 20

“Enjoy now or within the next 8 years.”

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48 Winemaker Teddy Hall

Teddy Hall WinesEva (Krotoa) Muscat de Frontignan Noble Late Harvest 2009

100% Muscat de FrontignanWine of Origin Constantia

The Muscat de Frontignan grapes were picked at various stages to ensure the fine Muscat flavour was protected and that wine of sublime balance could be made.

Tasting Notes: Pale straw colour, floral and tangerine notes. Apple, apricot, and marmalade flavours. A delicate, perfectly balanced wine with finesse and a long finish.

Bottle size 375mlCase size 6 x 375 mlQty. cases produced 65Qty. cases on offer 30 Alc 12.0 vol%RS 114.0 g/lTA 8,4 g/lpH 3.19


589/590/591/592/593/594 6 2 12 595/596/597 3 4 12 598 1 6 6 30

“Enjoy on its own, before or after a meal... or pair it with foie gras or cheese from Alsace.”

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49Winemaker David Trafford

De TraffordSyrah 2009


The grapes are from a single clone 470 from a new section planted in 2002 on our Mont Fleur vineyard 400 metres above sea level. Steep, strong granite based soils on small terraces on narrow 1.8 metre wide rows and a high vine density ensuring a maximum 1.2kg/vine. A single 225 litre new French oak barrel (Boutes Grand Reserve) was selected and the wine matured in it for nearly 3 years before being bottled unfiltered with no fining.

Tasting Notes: The fruit of this exceptional vintage and vineyard is cloaked in a fine new oak wrapping that will unfold in time to showcase the inherent beauty. Almost a Cabernet-like structure on the palate.



599/600/601/602 4 2 8 603/604 2 4 8 605 1 6 6 606 1 8 8 30

“Enjoy with a trusty old friend.”

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50 Winemaker Carl Schultz

HartenbergLoam Hill Merlot 2009

Merlot 86%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9%, Malbec 5%Wine of Origin Simonsberg

Hand-picked off a deep red, clay-loam soil. This single vineyard Merlot parcel represents the best of what we are able to do. The balance of the vineyard finds its way to our Bordeaux blend, The Mackenzie. The wine spent 20 months in 100% new, French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Black red in colour with a dark core. Intense aromas of mocha, plums, spices and other red and black fruits. The palate shows rich and opulent fruit with supple sweet flavours. Tannins are fine and dry, allowing further ageing.




607/608/609/610/611/612 6 2 12 613/614/615/616 4 4 16 617/618 2 6 12 619/620 2 8 16 56

“Enjoy with savoury dishes like grilled Italian sausages with rosemary polentaand gravy, roasted pork belly or lamb chops.”

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51Winemaker Andries Burger

Paul CluverThe Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2010

100% ChardonnayWine of Origin Elgin

The grapes were selected from the oldest Chardonnay vineyards on the property, 24 years. After pressing and settling the wines were transferred to barrel, fermented without inoculation. The wine was left on the gross lees for 9.5 months before racking, stabilisation and bottling.

Tasting Notes: The first impression the wine gives is the expressive citrus characters on the nose. The palate is bursting with flavour, starting with lime notes carrying through to a concentrated mid palate with a very long lingering mineral aftertaste.



621/622/623/624/625/626 6 2 12 627/628/629/630/631 5 4 20 632/633/634 3 6 18 50

“Enjoy with fresh fish or moules mariniere.”

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52 Winemaker Abrie Beeslaar

KanonkopCWG Paul Sauer 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 16%Wine of Origin Simonsberg

The grapes were picked at 24˚ balling from 25 year old vines. They were de-stemmed, sorted, crushed and fermented for 5 days in open top fermenters. After malolactic fermentation, the blend was made and aged for 24 months in 100% new oak. After ageing, a blend was made of the best barrels that were selected from the lot.

Tasting Notes: Dark cherry red colour with black currant, cedar and some bell pepper on the nose. The palate is structured and the fruit carries through to a long, slightly dry, aftertaste.


Lot no. No. of lots No. of cases Total No. per lot of cases 635/636/637/638/639 5 2 10 640/641/642/643/644 5 4 20 645/646/647 3 6 18 648 1 8 8 649 1 10 10 66

“Enjoy with red meat dishes, hearty stews and especially a good piece of matured rump.”

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53Winemaker Gary Jordan

JordanSophia 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 42%Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

A blend of the best “Cobblers Hill” barrels and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has been named “Sophia” after the legendary mother of Faith, Hope and Charity. Representing the characteristics of the three Bordeaux varieties that make up this exceptional wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes were harvested from the best hillside vineyards at Jordan, with views overlooking Table Mountain and False Bay. Fermented at 28˚C with three pump-overs daily over the fermenting cap. After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it completed malolactic fermentation. The wine spent a total of 26 months in 225 litre French oak barrels to integrate the rich tannins and add complexity.

Tasting Notes: Complex, dark chocolate, black cherry and cassis intertwine with rich blackberry fruit and hints of vanilla and spice from the integrated French oak. Densely layered ripe tannins add to the opulent finish. Well-structured, this wine will reward careful cellaring for many years to come. This wine is packed in wooden boxes.



650/651/652 3 2 6 653/654/655/656 4 4 16 657/658/659/660/661/662 6 6 36 663/664/665/666 4 8 32 90

“Enjoy this classic Bordeaux-style wine with someone special.”

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54 Winemaker Peter Finlayson

Bouchard FinlaysonPinot Noir 2009

100% Pinot NoirWine of Origin Walker Bay

In the winemaking, 10% of the grapes were supplied as whole bunch and 60% as whole berry. Cold maceration for 3-4 days with post fermentation maceration of ten days. Lightly pressed and barrel matured for 16 months. The wine was bottled with minimal filtration after thorough microbiological examination.

Tasting Notes: Profound, complex fruity flavours with deep wild forest red berry earthiness and full mouthed acid tannin balance. Should age for up to eight years.




667/668/669/670/671/672/673 7 2 14 674/675/676/677/678/679/680 7 4 28 681/682/683 3 6 18 60

“Enjoy now and until 2024.”

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The Vineyard Connection

Appointed courier for CWG 2012

Contact: Lara PhilpTel: (021) 884 4360Fax: (021) 884 4361e-mail:[email protected] Address: PO Box 1484 STELLENBOSCH 7599 Physical Address:Delvera, Cnr R44 and Muldersvlei RoadMuldersvlei, Stellenbosch

* Please note: One case is equal to 6 x 750ml; 3 x 1.5L, 6 x 500ml or 6 x 375ml

• Wine to Johannesburg and Pretoria will be delivered in an insulated container from Vineyard Connection’s air-conditioned warehouse, directly to your door. To enjoy the benefit of the insulated container service, please ensure your auction purchases and delivery costs are paid in full by 1 November 2012.

• Please note that South African buyers who have requested delivery by The Vineyard Connection can expect delivery from 1 November provided they have paid for their wines and delivery costs in full.

• Buyers who have opted to collect their wines from The Vineyard Connection may

do so from 1 November, provided their wines have been paid for in full. All wines must be collected from Vineyard Connection by 30 November 2012.

The Vineyard Connection specialises in wine distribution both locally and internationally. After 17 years of dedicated service to the wine industry, The Vineyard Connection offers a reliable and efficient freight service worldwide.

Delivery charges for wines purchased at the 2012 Nedbank CWG Auction, per case* are as follows:

Cape Town and Surrounds:For orders UNDER 20 cases: R49,50 per case; plus insurance at 1% of the VAT exclusive value of the wine.For orders OVER 20 cases: R39,50 per case; plus insurance at 1% of the VAT exclusive value of the wine.Other local destinations: For orders UNDER 40 cases: R68,50 per case; plus insurance at 1% of the VAT exclusive value of the wine.For orders OVER 40 cases: R63,50 per case; plus insurance at 1% of the VAT exclusive value of the wine.

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The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

Rules of Auction

Date of auction:

Saturday 6 October 2012 at Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch from 09h00

Auctioneers:

Hofmeyr Mills Auctioneers, 13 Piers Road, Wynberg 7800. Ph 021 761 1803

Please note the following requirements of the Consumer Protection Act:

1. All prospective bidders must register for the Auction by completing an Auction Purchasers Card and providing proof of identity and residence prior to making any bids during the auction.

2. A person who intends to bid on behalf of another, must produce a letter of authority expressly authorising him or her to bid on behalf of that person, and both that person and the person bidding on his or her behalf must provide a copy of proof of identity and residence.

3. A person bidding on behalf of a company must produce a letter of authority expressly authorising him or her to bid on behalf of that company and the letter of authority must appear on the letterhead of the company and must be accompanied by a certified copy of the company resolution authorising him or her to do so. That person making the bid must present proof of identity and residence.

The standard Conditions of Sale for the Nedbank CWG Auction are as follows:

1. The Auction conditions shall govern the relationship/s between the Auctioneer, the Guild, the Seller, the Bidder and the Purchaser and / or the Product and / or any matter relating thereto or resultant there from.

2. Every sale shall be subject to the control of the Auctioneer who shall have the sole right to regulate the advance in the bidding. Every bid shall constitute an offer to purchase the product or any lot auctioned for sale at the amount bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any Lot or Lots or to vary the order of same.

3. The highest bidder at the Auction shall be the person indicated by the Auctioneer by the fall of the hammer or by such other means as he may select. In the event of a dispute arising between any two or more Bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the right in his sole discretion to declare the sale to be of no force or effect and to re-sell the Product in question, alternatively to select the Purchaser to whom the respective lot shall have been sold. The Auctioneer may accept or reject any bid without giving a reason. The Auctioneer’s decision in all cases is final.

4. Registration to purchase wine at the Auction implies that the Purchaser is familiar with, and fully accepts, the Auction Conditions of Sale details as contained herein.

5. Upon registration, the Purchaser will pay a refundable deposit of R2 000, either by credit card, bank guaranteed cheque or cash cheque. Such deposit payable shall be at the discretion of the Guild.

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6. The Auctioneer will issue, upon request, pro-forma invoices (excluding VAT, delivery and insurance) on the day of the Auction.

7. The Auctioneer, Guild and / or Seller shall be entitled to correct any error in calculation in the pro-forma invoice and /or incorrect information that may be reflected thereon.

8. Final tax invoices (including VAT, delivery and insurance where applicable) will be presented to Purchasers by the Sellers within 14 days of the Auction.

9. Payment must be made upon receipt of final invoice either by cash, cheque, and transfer into the Guild’s bank account or credit card. The Guild reserves the right to charge interest on payments not received within 30 days of receipt of invoice.

10. Ownership will not pass until the purchase price has been paid in full. No Lot or Lots may be removed until then.

11. All Purchasers are to take possession of their purchases within eight weeks from the date of Auction unless otherwise arranged. The Guild reserves the right to charge storage fees on wines not collected by 30 November 2012.

12. The price bid for any product shall not include Value Added Tax, Insurance, Transportation, Export Charges and FOBBING costs of any wines shipped overseas.

13. The risk in the product shall pass to the Purchaser upon the Product leaving the premises of the Seller. In the case of the Product being exported, the risk shall pass to the Purchaser on delivery of the Product to the shipping agent / freight forwarder.

14. The Seller shall dispatch the Product purchased at the Auction within 60 (sixty) days from the date of the Auction provided payment by the Purchaser has been received in full by the Guild.

15. The sale is voetstoots. No warranty is given or implied by the designation in the catalogue and no allowance whatsoever will be made for misdescription or errors of whatsoever nature. A bid shall be taken as proof that bidders have made themselves acquainted with the Lot for which they have bid.

16. The Auctioneer’s Vendue Roll of Sale is final and no dispute will be taken into consideration as to the correctness of the same. All lots knocked down are at the risk of the Purchaser at the fall of the hammer.

17. The Auctioneer and / or the Guild are prepared to execute bids on behalf of buyers if instructed to do so. Notwithstanding the acceptance of a Postal Bid Mandate by the Auctioneer and/or the Guild, the Auctioneer and/or the Guild shall not be obliged to execute such a bid and the Purchaser shall have no claim in damages whether direct or indirect or consequential from whatsoever cause arising against the Auctioneer, the Guild and/or any person nominated by the Guild.

18. The Purchaser chooses his domicilium citandi et executandi at the address given on the signed Purchaser’s card.

19. The Purchaser consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court and the Auctioneer has the sole discretion to institute an action in the Magistrate’s Court, if appropriate and applicable.

20. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Auctioneer, the Guild and / or the Seller to take any legal action to ensure performance of these conditions or any agreement concluded, pursuant thereto or in respect of any transaction which is governed by these conditions, the Purchaser shall be obliged to pay the Auctioneer, the Guild and / or the Seller as the case may be, all legal costs and expenses incurred on the sale as between attorney and own client including collection commission and the Auctioneer, the Guild and / or the Seller shall be entitled to claim the same.

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