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THE GUIDE

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I N S P I R I N G T O M O R R O W ’ S L E G A C Y T O D A Y

THE GUIDE

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CONTENTS

4 Programme of Events

6 Introduction

8 Menu: Friday Arrival Drinks & Canapés

9 Menu: Friday Dinner

10 Menu: Saturday Breakfast Canapés & Arrival Drinks

11 Menu: Saturday Lunch

12 Nonconformity - how the SA wine landscape is evolving

14 Tutored Tasting: Michael Fridjhon

15 Tutored Tasting: Roland Peens

16 Charity Auction and Auctioneer

19 Charity Auction Beneficiary: The Nelson Mandela Foundation

20 Charity Auction Items

38 Suppliers and Service Providers

40 Map of Nederburg

42 Emergency and General Contact Numbers

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* Kindly Note: The Charity Auction will commence promptly at 18:45.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

14:30 onwardsRegistrationFoyer: Johann Graue Hall

15:00 – 18:30Informal tasting hosted by the producersJohann Graue Hall

16:00 – 17:00Tutored Tasting – “Old wines, old vines – keeping the best for last”, by Michael Fridjhon (Prepaid ticket holders only)Ingenuity & Manor House Rooms, Tasting Centre

16:30 – 18:30CanapésJohann Graue Hall and outside

17:30 – 18:30Tutored Tasting – “2018 Auction Reds Compared to South Africa’s greatest vintage”, by Roland Peens (Prepaid ticket holders only)Ingenuity & Manor House Rooms, Tasting Centre

*18:45 – 19:15Charity Auction and StartersMarquee

19:30 – 21:00Dinner, entertainment and networkingMarquee and lawns in front of Manor House

SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

08:00 – 08:45Registration and breakfast canapésFoyer: Johann Graue Hall and Outdoor Lounge area

* 08:45 – 09:00Welcome and Keynote address by Michael JordaanJohann Graue Hall

09:00 – 13:30Auction hosted by David ElswoodJohann Graue Hall

13:45 – 16:00Lunch, entertainment and networkingMarquee and lawns in front of Manor House

* Kindly Note: To ensure the day’s proceedings commence on time, we kindly request that all guests be seated before the Welcome and Keynote Address commences. The doors to the Johann Graue hall will be closed at 08:45 to ensure proceedings commence on time. Thank you for your cooperation.

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In his book Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, the late Carl Sagan ponders the certainty and unquestionability of history: “If you are unsure of the facts [of an historical event] replaying the event is an unavailable option. You can only dig into old records. You cannot even ask questions of the participants. Every one of them is dead.”

Delving into the history of winemaking at the Cape illustrates this perennial uncertainty when we contemplate what Jan van Riebeeck is said to have written in his journal on February 2 1659. The most popular translation reads: “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes”, but an alternative translation suggests he wrote: “Today - praise be to heaven - for the very first time the grapes of the Cape were pressed for winemaking.”

Whichever it might have been is lost in the uncertainty of history, as is the varietal used, or the quality and drinkability of the wine vinified from the first pressing of grapes from the Company Gardens. Instead, it is the subject of informed speculation based on available historical record.

Travel writer David Bristow, in a speculative piece about the provenance of the local wine industry wrote: “It’s thought the commander made his first wines from French Muscadel, but it was by all accounts rather rancid.”

But the uncertainty that oft bedevils history does not cloud the inevitable evolution that has occurred in the last 359 years. Granted, it has been in fits and starts, but if we look back in time, the landmark events are plain to see, from the pressing of those first grapes to the opening up of the world’s wine markets when our great leap forward happened in 1994.

But wine being what it is, we’re privileged to be able to take a journey back into the past, to time travel if you will, when we open that special bottle of really old wine that we have preserved for a special occasion.

It is at such times that we are able to marvel at how the enigmatic fruit of the grape has evolved as it slumbered in the cellar, and if we’re lucky and have another bottle or two, speculate on what yet may come to pass, when we open the next.

It is this nexus of enigma and evolution that draws in and beguiles the wine-lover, spurring the desire to explore, to acquire, to cellar and to enjoy wines that anchor themselves in two time dimensions: the venerable and exquisite creations of the winemaker’s art – this year a 1948 Monis Port will go under the hammer – and the contemporary wines that have benefited from the evolution in viticultural and cellar

INTRODUCTION

practices, the bringing under vine of new terroirs, and the introduction of heretofore unheard of grape varieties to our vineyards.

From its maiden voyage in 1975, the Nederburg Auction has grown in stature, and it has also evolved in nature to satisfy the demands of the contemporary fine wine buyer: it remains an affair of elegance, but it’s offering has been honed to showcase only the finest this industry has to offer, both young and old.

- Norman McFarlane

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MENU FRIDAY ARRIVAL DRINKS & CANAPÉS

CANAPÉS BY ZEST CATERING

Our love of food inspires us to use the freshest, tastiest, best quality raw ingredients that we can find. We source most of our ingredients locally and support many regional fruit and vegetable farmers

as well as producers of free-range and artisanal foods such as cured meats, speciality cheeses and hand-crafted breads. A number of years ago we established a vegetable and herb garden alongside

our catering kitchen. We now grow as much of our own organic fresh produce and herbs as possible.Jen and Nici’s infectious energy and passion for food is evident in everything they produce.

A feast for the eyes and palate.

ARRIVAL DRINKS Pongrácz Desiderius 2011JC Le Roux Scintilla 2014

Coffee Bar

CANAPÉS16:30 – 18:30

Beetroot & gin cured salmon carpaccio with micro greens and a lemon dressingAsian duck spring rolls

Garlic, coriander, soy and chilli marinated lamb skewersBBQ chicken tacos with guacamole, crème fraîche and sriracha mayo

Savoury pear, chevre & caramelized onion tart with honey and rosemaryRosemary zucchini chips with tartar sauce

Lightly smoked cheesecake served with micro leaf salad and a smoked tomato coulis

MENU FRIDAY DINNER

South Africa is well-known around the world for its love of outdoor cooking over an open fire, the braai is quintessentially as South African as it gets. Who better to prepare our braai for us than celebrated South African chef, Bertus Basson whose food philosophy is rooted in

traditional South African food culture with a modern outlook. His commitment to great food made with fresh, local ingredients, and an acute attention to detail is the key to the culinary

success for which he is highly regarded.

BREAD COURSE BY CHRISTOPHE DEHOSSE & GARTH BEDFORD

(JOOSTENBURG BISTRO)Artisan baked breads with a selection of accompaniments

18:45STARTERS

BY ZEST CATERINGAvo Ritz – grilled marinated prawns served in an avocado with sugar snaps, samphire,

micro rocket and a Marie Rose sauce Wine Pairing: Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Young Airhawk 2013

19:15MAIN COURSE

OFF THE BRAAI – BY BERTUS BASSON (OVERTURE)SERVED ON PLATTERS TO THE TABLE

Spice-rubbed dry aged sirloin, mushroom and confit garlic Wine Pairing: Nederburg II Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Sustainable linefish flavoured with seaweed butter-glaze Wine Pairing: Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay 2017

SIDESUpside down potato pie- whipped cream cheese and green onion

Fire-roasted vegetables Kale salad & brown onion dressing

Green bean salad, macadamia and bokkom dressing

20:15DESSERT

Torched meringue, seasonal stone fruit & vanilla cream Wine Pairing: Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2010Avo ritz

Slow cooked free range short rib

Stone cold soba

Pressed pork belly Chick’n’Miso

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MENU SATURDAY BREAKFAST CANAPÉS

& ARRIVAL DRINKSBREAKFAST CANAPÉS BY ZEST CATERING

With guests from all over the world we looked for exquisite dishes and inspiration from all corners of the globe and combined them with perfect ingredients from home so everyone can

enjoy these unique combinations.

CANAPÉ BREAKFAST ON ARRIVALWest Coast Oysters

Croissant and Bagel BarJuice & Smoothie Bar

ARRIVAL DRINKSPongrácz Desiderius 2011 (available throughout the morning)JC Le Roux Scintilla 2014 (available throughout the morning)

Coffee Bar (available throughout the day)Juice & Smoothie Bar (until 11am)

MID-MORNING BAR (FROM 10:30AM)

Nederburg Ingenuity White Blend 2014Nederburg Winemasters Riesling 2017

Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

CANAPÉS09:30

Buttermilk panna cotta with berries & breakfast biscotti

10:30Wild mushroom and walnut tarts topped with parmesan and rocket

11:30Rooibos hot smoked salmon served on spiced lentils with an apple and fig chutney

12:30Thai beef and glass noodle salad with peppers, cashews and coriander

MENU SATURDAY LUNCH

LUNCH MENU BY BERTUS BASSON, CHRISTOPHE DEHOSSE, PETER TEMPELHOFF, ERIC BULPITT AND ALEXANDER AVERY

A collaboration of some of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs will entertain your senses with their evolution of contemporary bowl food. Finding the perfect pairing between each wine and

dish was a meticulous process of elimination.

ARTISAN BREAD DISPLAY BY CHRISTOPHE DEHOSSE & GARTH BEDFORD

(JOOSTENBURG BISTRO)Artisan bread display with a selection of accompaniments

BOWL FOOD BY BERTUS BASSON (OVERTURE)

Ricotta Gnuddi, Romesco sauce, basil, olive oil Smashed and grilled courgette, labneh, olive

Wine Pairing: Nederburg Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc D234 2015

BOWL FOOD BY PETER TEMPELHOFF (GREENHOUSE)

Stone Cold Soba – yellowfin tuna, avocado, daikon, soba noodlesChick’n’Miso – chicken, miso pap, edamame, crispy onion

Wine Pairing: Nederburg Ingenuity White 2015

BOWL FOOD BY ERIC BULPITT (LA MOTTE, PIERNEEF)

Slow cooked free-range short rib, turnip and cold pressed canola oil, burnt onion paste and powder

Pressed pork belly glazed with fermented sugar bean paste, charred baby cabbage and whole grain mustard

Wine Pairing: Nederburg Ingenuity Red 2014, Spanish Blend

DESSERT THEATRE BY ALEXANDER AVERY

A selection of petit gateaux’s, truffles & pate de fruit assembled live in front of guests Wine Pairing: Nederburg Edelkeur 2008

DIGESTIFSRichelieu XO Cognac • Van Ryn’s Single Potstill 12YO • Klipdrift Gold Old Vat Matured

Monis Muscadel 2004 • Three Ships 10YO Single MaltPlease either ask your waitron or at the marquee bar for any of the lunch wines listed above.

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“South Africa is still ‘the most dynamic and exciting New World country’, thanks to terroir, vine age, and talented winemakers. And the world is taking notice.” Wine Advocate’s Neal Martin said this in his authoritative 2014 South Africa report, which is still true to this day.

It is this evolution of our industry, one forged by hardships, a wider world view and a return to the soil, that the Nederburg Auction’s 2018 theme “Evolve” celebrates.

A quick glance at the Auction attendance figures over the past five years will show the very encouraging increase in private buyers. Collectors, connoisseurs and wine lovers from around the world are quietly sniffing out pockets of excellence, and going after these iconic wines with a vengeance, as ever-rising prices indicate. Contemporary producers are achieving record prices for their creations as quality and demand increase, collectors and the like are willing to pay a premium for these outstanding and currently under-valued wines.

It is a vote of confidence in the Nederburg Auction as an appropriate platform for curated, provenanced investment decisions.

Those ahead of the curve know, and will tell you, that South Africa is riding a wave of good wine fortune. And while the rest of the wine public might still be deliberating about whether wine collecting makes investment sense, those determined and convinced are not only debating it. They are putting up their money.

There is wide acknowledgement that South African wine has come along in leaps and bounds, and there are increasing calls to right the incessant under-valuing of our cellar creations.

The current level of success for South African wines is driven jointly by the rediscovered mastery of our pre-democracy winemakers; and the more recent accolades garnered by the so-called New Wave of winemakers increasingly unlocking what our terroir really has to offer. In most instances producers are no longer following the textbook one-size-fits-all approach. They are gaining skills from abroad, but literally starting from the ground up by matching the correct vines and blends to the terroir as opposed to forcing vines on the terroir.

South African wine is being recognised as an investment asset class, along with its European and global counterparts. This year alone has seen at least two wine funds investing in South Africa wine; Roland Peens’ Wine Cellar VIP 2015 Fund and Ken Kinsey-Quicks’ Fine Diamond Wine Investment Fund. The former’s opportunities were sold out within one week. The latter will come to market with its second tranche in late September.

NONCONFORMITY - HOW THE SA WINE LANDSCAPE IS EVOLVING

Both of these funds are focussing on the “once-in-a-generation,” “rock star” 2015 vintage, where they have been ahead of the curve and secured these wines, most of which have been produced in very small quantities. This is a massive compliment to and acknowledgment of the dynamism and bold confidence our winemakers are taking in their creations. Jancis Robinson, for one, waxes lyrical about the future of South African wine. She says no other country, possibly except France, can boast such a radical group of young winemakers changing the wine horizon.

It is thanks to these daring and insightful producers that we get to invest in world-class wines; ones that have been selected by global experts and wines specifically selected with further aging in mind. These well-curated gems are being noticed by those with the buying power of pounds, euros and dollars. Locals will hopefully appreciate the current price points before it’s too late.

Enjoy every sip!

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TUTORED TASTING: MICHAEL FRIDJHON

“Old wines, old vines – keeping the best for last”

by Michael Fridjhon

Friday 7 September at 16:00 to 17:00, Ingenuity and Manor House Rooms, Tasting Centre – Ticket holders only

Only great wines from great sites have the potential to age gracefully. Survival is not the same as evolution: the complexity which can come with the passage of time is the only justification for extended cellaring. Few of us get to savour vinous treasures at their peak. Eight such wines, now all on the plateau of their maturity, will be presented.

THE TUTORED TASTING WILL INCLUDE:

1. Nederburg 64 Port 19642. Chateau Libertas 19683. Nederburg Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon 19754. Chateau Libertas 19785. Oude Libertas Pinotage 19786. Zonnebloem Pinotage 19787. Nederburg Edelkeur 19968. Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 1998

TUTORED TASTING: ROLAND PEENS

“2018 Auction reds compared to South Africa’s greatest vintage”

by Roland Peens

Friday 7 September at 17:30 to 18:30, Ingenuity and Manor House Rooms, Tasting Centre – Ticket holders only

Explore 6 of the most exciting and finest reds on this year’s Nederburg Auction and taste them alongside their 2015 vintage. What impact does vintage have? At what age do you enjoy your wines? Which varieties age the best? Which regions proliferated in 2015? And is 2015 going to prove to be the greatest South African vintage? An interesting tasting that will hopefully answer a host of questions.

THE TUTORED TASTING WILL INCLUDE:

1. Hartenberg Family Vineyards Shiraz 20062. Hartenberg Family Vineyards Shiraz 20153. Rijk's Pinotage Reserve 20064. Rijk's Pinotage Reserve 20155. Kanonkop Wine Estate Pinotage 20016. Kanonkop Wine Estate Pinotage 20157. Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 20008. Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 20159. Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 200310. Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 201511. Boplaas Family Vineyards Cape Vintage Reserve Port 200412. Boplaas Family Vineyards Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2015

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CHARITY AUCTION AND AUCTIONEER

The Charity Auction is a proud tradition of the annual Nederburg Auction. It is committed to investing in the futures of the people who make up the backbone of our local industry.

The incredible generosity of donors and buyers has ensured that the funds raised since 1993 have made tangible differences to people’s lives and their wider communities. Every year companies, producers and numerous auction supporters are requested to give generously. This year is no exception and we are incredibly proud and grateful for the unbelievable donations we have received in support of this year’s beneficiary.

The Charity Auction raised over R1 million in 2017, the highest amount achieved to date and is hoping to break this record in 2018.

Auctioneer: Roland PeensRoland is one of South Africa’s best-known wine personalities and will again be taking up the gavel for the annual Charity Auction in aid of this year’s beneficiary, The Nelson Mandela Foundation. Roland’s relentless enthusiasm in getting ‘top dollar’ for the auction beneficiary should keep bidders entertained to the very last lot.

A director at Wine Cellar (fine wine merchants and cellarers) for over 13 years, and an experienced wine merchant, Roland has been tremendously fortunate to taste many fine wines across the world. Roland’s passion for fine wines and travel puts him in the perfect position to maximise each Charity Auction item and raise much needed funds for this year’s beneficiary.

Conditions of Sale:

1. Anyone can participate in the charity auction. If you do not have a paddle, you may bid with a raised hand, but in the event that your bid is successful, you will be required to complete your details on a form that will be presented to you immediately after the bidding has concluded.

2. No split lots allowed. 3. All bids and final prices of products are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added to the

final purchase amount. 4. Charity items purchased must be paid for on the day of the auction. The onus

is on the buyer to collect all items, other than barrel items, at the close of the Friday programme. (Items can be held by prior arrangement at registration until the purchaser departs for the day).

5. Proof of payment must be shown in order to collect items purchased in the

Charity Auction. 6. We do not endorse general container transportation or shipping and we cannot

be held liable for any damage that occurs. 7. No co-loads will be allowed. The Charity Auction runs independently of the main

Auction and items do not hold export documentation. 8. Once charity items are signed and paid for on Auction day, they become the

responsibility of the buyer. 9. Due to the rarity of the Charity Auction items, they should be handled with care. 10. The Charity Auction gives no warranty in respect of the quality of the products

and shall not be liable in respect thereof. 11. In the case of larger charity items, for example a bottle that is larger than a

magnum (1.5 L), which is purchased by a buyer who resides outside of South Africa, it is recommended that the buyer make arrangements to ship the item to the delivery address to ensure safe, secure delivery.

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CHARITY AUCTION BENEFICIARY: THE NELSON MANDELA FOUNDATION

To mark the 100th birthday year of former President Nelson Mandela, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has been selected as this year’s beneficiary.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) focuses its work on promoting dialogue as a vital instrument for addressing critical social issues and the most effective vehicle for sharing and growing memory, and for engaging it in the promotion of justice and social cohesion. This work is an attempt to find sustainable solutions to these critical social issues.

The Foundation is involved with Childhood Development programmes and will focus on programmes within the most disadvantaged communities in the Cape Winelands. Its partner of choice is the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) – a non-profit organisation founded in 1994 and committed to putting young children first by ensuring quality early childhood development for our country’s youngest citizens. The Centre for Early Childhood Development is already doing a lot of work with the most disadvantaged communities in the Cape Winelands.

CECD’s early learning projects have had very positive impacts on the communities in which the centre works in that they have improved the knowledge of community members in areas such as Early Childhood Development (ECD) and the importance of early literacy and numeracy for young children to enable them to grow up as literate and numerate individuals. CECD’s projects increases both employment rates and awareness around the importance of an early education, as well as enhances ECD teachers’ abilities to teach young children in an effective manner. Many of the CECD’s projects have a focus on assisting parents in the communities in understanding the significance of ECD for their children and furthermore aim to enhance their ability to teach their children in their home environments.

The Foundation also works to ensure the people of the world have access to an integrated, dynamic and trusted resource on Nelson Mandela's legacy. This helps them to promote his vision and work by convening dialogues and creating platforms for engagement around critical social justice issues.

We ask all those attending the Charity Auction to open your hearts and wallets for the Nelson Mandela Foundation to support Nelson Mandela’s dream, vision and legacy by helping to create a Madiba in every generation.

www.nelsonmandela.orgEmail: [email protected]

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CHARITY AUCTION ITEMS

ITEM 1 Estimated Value: R25,000

Nederburg Sweet Wine Tribute to Nelson Mandela, Robben Island Excursion including lunch at the V&A Waterfront

12 x 375ml, excursion and lunch for 8 guests donated by Nederburg

A carefully cellared collection of 12 x 375ml bottles of two of Nederburg’s iconic dessert wines: 6 x Edelkeur 1991 and 6 x Eminence 1994, signed by legendary winemaker Günter Brözel, Nederburg cellar-master for 33 years (from 1956 to 1989). This lot also includes a private tour of the historic Robben Island, off the Cape Town coast, for eight guests, and a gourmet lunch at the V&A Waterfront featuring some award-winning Nederburg wines. The innovation for which Brözel is best remembered was the introduction to South Africa of botrytis or noble late harvest wines. His renowned Edelkeur, made from botrytised Chenin Blanc, gave rise to the Nederburg Auction and was to become the benchmark against which all other South African and many internationally dessert wines would be judged. According to those in the know, Edelkeur was one of former South African president Nelson Mandela’s favoured wines. The 1991 vintage of Edelkeur, now 27 years old, that forms part of this tribute collection, pays homage to the 27 years Nelson Mandela spent in prison, 18 of which at Robben Island

Eminence, a natural sweet wine also conceived by Brözel and as highly acclaimed as Edelkeur, was named to reflect the stature of the pope, and a case of the wine was in fact sent to His Eminence The Pope in the 1990s in the hope of receiving a blessing. Now 24 years of age, the 1994 vintage of this wine, made from Muscat du Frontignan, makes reference to the elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994 which saw Nelson Mandela become the first democratically elected President of the country.

Fun fact: In 1972 Nederburg entered the 1969 Nederburg Edelkeur in an international wine competition in Budapest – and was judged best wine at the show.


Meerendal old vine wine and dine weekend

2 nights, 4 people donated by Meerendal

A perfect venue to stay for the 2019 Nederburg Auction…

Meerendal, one of the founding members of the Old Vines Project, will host two couples over a weekend to enjoy the tranquillity at one of the oldest wine estates in the Winelands. Two nights complimentary accommodation at the Meerendal Boutique Hotel situated in the historic Manor House, with breakfasts at Carlucci’s Deli and dinners at the Crown Restaurant and Wine Bar. A special wine tasting that will include a vertical tasting of the Meerendal Heritage Block Pinotage from vines planted in 1955, will be presented by Liza Goodwin, Cellar master, and Bennie Howard, Marketing guru of Meerendal on the guests’ arrival.

Accommodation:The gracious Cape Dutch homestead originally built as the family home has been converted into a boutique hotel keeping all the grandeur and elegance and combining it with timeless style and ultimate luxury. The hotel is located a mere 20 minutes from the Cape Town CBD and 30 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport. With spectacular views over the vineyards and the Boland Mountains the hotel is truly a countryside haven.

Booking Terms & Conditions:Bookings are dependent on availability, two (2) Guests per room. Breakfast included at Carlucci’s and dinner included at Crown.

www.nederburg.co.za | www.robben-island.org.za | www.waterfront.co.za www.meerendal.co.za

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Bunnahabhain Islay Festival Collection

2 x 700ml Islay single malt scotch whisky donated by Bunnahabhain & DistellTwo Bunnahabhain Islay Festival Collection whiskies including the Feis Ile Moine Oloroso 2007 and the Feis Ile Spanish Oak 2002.

Moine OlorosoMoine is a peaty paradox on Bunnahabhain’s gentle single malt, with a touch of smoke from our peated malted barley introduced during its creation. Moine Oloroso has many layers. Matured slowly in oloroso sherry casks, it adds their distinctive scent to its natural dried fruit flavours, delicately balanced with a hint of honeyed nuts and driftwood smoke.

Tasting Notes Colour: Deep rose goldNose: Dried fruit, creamy toffee and chocolate blended with

spicy, smoky peatinessPalate: Sweet, fills the mouth with fig and raisin, honeyed

nuts, pepper and wood smoke Finish: Sweet, mildly smoky, long and lingering59.5%, Un-Chillfiltered, Natural ColourReleased May 2018, 1881 bottles produced

Spanish OakStarting life 15 years ago in whisky refill casks, the developing malt was transferred to Spanish Oak Gran Reserva barrels in 2013. It’s been slowly adding the intense aromas of ripe berries, spices and oak to its unique flavours ever since. With touches of smoke from our peated malted barley, this whisky’s prickling strength emanates from the dram, while warming with a lingering, robust length and delicately sweet sherry influence.

Tasting Notes Colour: Amber goldNose: Oak with grape and dried fruits, toffee, nuts and

subtle spicePalate: Coats the mouth with rich Spanish brandy and dark

chocolate, lightly oaked and gently spiced Finish: Sweet grape and subtle spice, long and lingering58.2%, Un-Chillfiltered, Natural ColourReleased May 2018, 1,500 bottles produced


Delaire Graff Estate private wine-tasting, blend creation and seven-course meal

4 people & 4 x 750ml personal blend donated by Delaire Graff Estate

This exclusive prize package for four guests includes:A private wine tasting with Delaire Graff Estate’s winemaker, Morné Vrey. As one of South Africa’s most respected and accomplished winemaker’s, Morné is relentless in his pursuit of quality and is responsible for the creation of the Estate’s finest appellations. Depending on time of year guests visit, Morné will also advise and assist guests in blending their own wine. These 4 x 750ml bespoke creations will be shipped to the “novice winemaker” once bottled.

After your wine tasting you will enjoy bespoke seven- course Tasting Menu at Indochine Restaurant, paired with an award-winning selection of Delaire Graff wines.

At Delaire Graff Estate, guests experience the ultimate in luxury combined with a unique blend of South African hospitality. Majestic mountains and the vineyards of Stellenbosch, provide the perfect backdrop to exclusive Lodges, outstanding restaurants, a state-of-the-art winery, exuberant landscaping, destination Spa and luxury boutiques.Delaire Graff Estate is located on Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch.

Booking Terms & ConditionsThis booking cannot be made between 15th December and 15th January inclusive and not over harvest time. Blending is dependent on time of year guests’ book and cannot be guaranteed. Free shipping within SA only.

www.bunnahabhain.com www.delaire.co.za

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The 40-year-old Bordeaux Collection from 1978

6 x 750ml donated by Distell Tabernacle

This 40-year-old Bordeaux collection includes wines from some of the most prestigious Bordeaux Château’s including one each of: • Château Figeac (Saint-Émilion appellation) • Château Batailley (Pauillac appellation) • Château Palmer (Margaux appellation) • Château Mouton Rothschild (Pauillac appellation) • Château Haut-Bailly (Pessac-Léognan appellation) • Château Gisccours (Margaux appellation).

1978 Bordeaux wine earned the sobriquet of the “miracle vintage” from the famous wine writer and personality Harry Waugh. The vintage was awarded its title because throughout the entire growing season, winemakers all over Bordeaux were expecting the worst. Yet, thanks to a perfect September, the vintage produced several fine examples of 1978 Bordeaux wine.


Van Ryn’s 27-year-old Tribute Blend Brandy

3 x 750ml donated by Van Ryn’s

This unique brandy, a 27-year-old tribute blend to Nelson Mandela, represents the 27 years Nelson Mandela spent in prison.

Exceptional elegance is expressed in this uniquely crafted single potstill brandy. A symphony of dried fruit, spice, vanilla and dark chocolate on the nose with delicate marzipan and sweet tobacco notes. 27 years of elegance in the making and worth waiting for. Warm and appealing, an even balance is perfectly displayed.

The legacy of founder Jan van Ryn lives on in this beautifully crafted, double distilled potstill brandy. The brandy is matured at the Van Ryn’s distillery, founded over 100 years ago on the outskirts of Stellenbosch on the banks of the Eerste River. It is home to the largest Cooperage in the southern hemisphere where a handful of skilled artisans tenderly repair and maintain the French oak barrels imported from Limousin in France in preparation to mature the elegant spirit of Van Ryn’s range of world’s best brandies.

www.vanryn.co.za

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Oak Valley Weekend Getaway

2 nights, 2 people donated by Oak Valley Estate

Stay in our beautiful self-catering 1902 cottage and dine at our restaurant, The Pool Room, for a lunch paired with our outstanding Estate wines. The package includes a personalised Mountain Bike Experience, with UCI level 2 coach, Lance Stephenson, who will take you riding like never before. To top this off, Rockhopper Adventures will supply 2 Full Carbon Cannondale Scalpel SI bikes valued at over R100,000 for you to ride for the weekend. And just for good measure, you’ll each receive a mixed case of our current release wines to take home.

DiningThe Pool Room provides the quintessential pasture to plate experience, bringing Harrods to the countryside.

AccommodationThe cottage is situated in the middle of a working farm and is framed by spectacular mountain vistas and lush natural scenery located within the Elgin Valley. The cottage is self-catering and is fully equipped for your relaxation and comfort.

Booking Terms and ConditionsBooking is dependent on availability.

www.oakvalley.co.za


Nederburg 6 Decades of Cabernet Sauvignon

6 x 750ml, donated by Nederburg

Cellar-master Andrea Freeborough has chosen a venerable line-up of wines spanning an incredible six decades, not only to highlight Nederburg’s proficiency in the making of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, but also as a tribute to those winemaking luminaries who have gone before her, including Günter Brözel, Newald Marais and Razvan Macici.The selection, presented in a wooden case, comprises Nederburg Auction/Private Bin Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1966, 1974, 1985, 1991, 2003 and 2013 vintages. The majority of these feature grapes sourced exclusively from Paarl vines. “The older wines are testimony to the longevity of Nederburg Cabernets and the younger wines are an expression of the same pedigree of finesse, harmony and potential to endure for many decades more,” Freeborough explains.

Of particular significance is the 1974 vintage, ranked by international winemaking icon Robert Mondavi as one of his top 10 red wines, when he delivered the keynote address at the Nederburg Auction in 1992. The 2013 vintage is also considered very special. It earned the Arcadia Trophy for the best Cabernet Sauvignon at the IWSC in 2016, the same year the winery was highlighted by the judges of the competition as the South African Wine Producer of the Year. It’s been awarded double gold and gold medals at various other local and international competitions, and is rated five stars in the 2017 edition of Platter’s South African Wine Guide. Nederburg was also announced the Winery of the Year in this issue. A rare collector’s item for its archival value alone, these wines will be an exhilarating experience.

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The collection also represents some other interesting stories…On 28 September 1966, three months after Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery had assumed ownership of Nederburg, the winery won 15 first prizes, six cups and the gold medal for the most points gained at the Western Province Wine Show of that year, thus bringing its total number of awards in 24 years to 202 first prizes, 136 cups and 12 gold medals. This was not all: in 1966 Nederburg’s wines had been awarded nine diplomas when they were exhibited at Ljubljana in Yugoslavia, an indication that at last South African wines were being accepted and appreciated in Europe.

In 1974, South Africa’s Anneline Kriel was crowned Miss South Africa, as well as Miss World. She modeled the latest in designer fashion at the 2004 Nederburg Auction. A decade of the annual Nederburg Auction was celebrated in 1985, together with cellar-master Günter Brözel’s incredible achievement in being the first in South Africa to be named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ at the 1985 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

In 1991, the 1986-sanctions imposed on South Africa by the United States came to an end, beckoning a new dawn for the local wine industry, opening up international trade, as well as the hearts and minds of winemakers. The benefits of the broader context were clearly seen in subsequent years with massive viticulture improvements to better reflect terroir, and more innovative winemaking techniques and styles. The 2003 vintage reflects a time at Nederburg when the talented Razvan Macici, born in Romania to a winemaking family, was well on his way in successfully exploring new possibilities and tastes. He experimented widely with wood, most notably Eastern European oak for greater complexity, structure and finesse, as can be observed in the 2003 vintage of Nederburg’s Private Bin Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 24 months in a combination of new Hungarian, French and American oak barrels. The 2013 vintage showcases Nederburg’s voice and confidence with a new generation of individual, expressive wines made under the visionary leadership of Macici. He continued his quest to add more interesting dimensions to the cellar’s wines up until 2015 when he handed over the reins to current cellar-master, Andrea Freeborough. The greater accent placed on individual berry sorting and manual fermentation with the use of open fermenters, leading to optimal extraction of colour, tannin and flavour, is evident in the 2013 expression of Nederburg’s Private Bin Cabernet Sauvignon.


Bartinney Fynbos and Wine long-weekend

3 nights, 6 guests and 6 magnums donated by Rose and Michael Jordaan of Bartinney

A stay in Bartinney’s Wild Olive Cottage for 6 people (3x double rooms) for a long weekend (3 nights) with a Fynbos and Wine experience and a winery tour. A sundowner will be hosted at the Bartinney Lookout 500m above sea level overlooking the Banhoek Valley. Guest will have the experience of blending their own wine with the winemaker, which will be shipped to them in 6 x Magnums once bottled. The area is also a hiker and mountain bikers dream destination.

Accommodation:The luxuriously designed stand-alone house, is nestled in the Bartinney vines. Exceptional views and privacy, make this the ultimate Wineland retreat. A truly unique double-aspect space, with plentiful light and original artworks. Relax on the large veranda, light the braai and sip some wine.

Booking Terms and ConditionsBookings are subject to availability. Wine blending is subject to prior arrangement with the winemaker. Free shipping within SA only. This voucher is valid until 31 October 2019.

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The Napa Valley 40-year-old Robert Mondavi Collection from 1978

6 x 750ml, donated by Distell Tabernacle

This incredible collection from one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed and influential winemakers of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon includes 6 x Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignons from 1978.

In the 1970s, Robert Mondavi was a powerhouse. California critics lauded him for bringing new techniques from Bordeaux and elsewhere, and imagined a limitless horizon for Mondavi and his sons. A typical piece in Clifton Fadiman and Sam Aaron’s The Joys of Wine, published in 1975, rhapsodized, “Robert Mondavi’s Cabernet Sauvignon is often served at the White House and at dinners given by the State Department. This stamp of approval and the accompanying publicity have made it the single most sought-after red wine of the Western Hemisphere.

Auction fact: Robert Mondavi delivered the keynote address at the Nederburg Auction in 1992.


An unforgettable Cape Winelands Whisky and Wine Experience long-weekend

3 nights, 6 guests donated by Nederburg, Plaisir de Merle, Bain’s and Distell Tabernacle

A luxury Cape Winelands weekend for six guests, including three nights’ Manor House accommodation at the breathtaking Plaisir de Merle Estate, situated at the foot of the Simonsberg between Paarl and Franschhoek.

After enjoying breakfast, get ready for a visit to the famous James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, the only commercial whisky distillery in Africa where the internationally awarded Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships collection of whiskies are made by renowned master distiller, Andy Watts. In the company of Andy you will taste the current range as well as some special releases including the world first Limited Edition Three Ships 15 Year Old Single Malt Pinotage Cask Finish and some other innovative whiskies from his secret store 13. From here you’ll be transported back to Plaisir de Merle for a tasting of a selection of mature and younger wines from the historic Tabernacle consisting of a Chateau Libertas vertical tasting from the 60s to the 90s including: 1965, 1978, 1982 and 1994. The next morning, you’ll be transported to Nederburg in Paarl by motorcycle sidecar, in honour of legendary Günter Brözel who oversaw vineyard development from the back of his 250cc BSA 1950s motorcycle. At Nederburg you’ll be treated to lunch featuring wines exclusively made for the annual Nederburg Auction. In honour of our Whisky and Wine theme you will also taste a Shiraz currently being finished in barrels previously used for the maturation of whisky. From here you’ll be taken back to Plaisir de Merle for a final evening of leisure, at your own pace. From here you’ll be taken back to Plaisir de Merle for a final evening of leisure, at your own pace.

AccommodationBuilt in 1764 by Jacob Marais, and with its ornate gables and thatched roof, the historic Manor House is one of the earliest and finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture. With stunning views of the mountains, vineyards and manicured gardens, it features an elegant and eclectic rendition of the old and new with a selection of furniture in the Cape, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, ball-and-claw and retro style. Booking Terms and ConditionsBookings are subject to availability. It is advised that the experience is booked to take place by 30 June 2019.

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Singita / Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Collection

6 x 500ml, donated by Singita Conservation Company and Klein Constantia Estate

6 bottles of a straight vertical Vin de Constance 2004 to 2009

Two of South Africa’s leading brands, Singita and Klein Constantia have come together to present a collection of vintages of the iconic Klein Constantia Vin de Constance. The rare collection comes from Singita’s fine and extensive cellar. Ranging from the 2004 vintage to the multi award winning 2009 vintage, voted in Wine Spectator’s top 10 wines for 2016, this 6-bottle case is the ultimate wine collector’s dream lot.

Singita is dedicated to environmentally conscious hospitality, sustainable conservation and the empowerment of local communities. Singita meaning “place of miracles”, was founded in 1993 with a single lodge, Singita Ebony Lodge. Today Singita is the trusted guardian of a million acres of pristine land in Africa and is responsible for making tangible differences in the lives of the people living and working in and around its lodges. Singita proudly operates 12 luxury award-winning lodges and camps, each a unique experience in its own right, in five regions across three countries in Africa.

In partnership with non-profit Funds & Trusts who implement strategic conservation projects in each region, Singita is preserving and protecting pristine land and wildlife populations, and helping to create economic independence within local communities surrounding the reserves.

The Klein Constantia Vin de Constance vertical of vintages, still available for Singita guests during their lodge stays, is representative of the dedicated fine SA wine purchasing and maturation programme based in the Cape Winelands, established to offer genuine provenance and mature wine enjoyment.

Kings vied for possession of this wine; Louis Philippe sent emissaries from France to fetch it; Napoleon drank it on the island of St Helena to find solace in his lonely exile; Frederick the Great and Bismarck ordered it; and the English Prime Minister – who had sampled it with much delight at Downing Street – made sure that regular consignments from the Cape were delivered to Buckingham Palace for the King.

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“The sweet, luscious and excellent dessert wine called Constantia” soon became part of the literature of the 19th century. In Edwin Drood, Charles Dickens tells of “…the support embodied in a glass of Constantia and a home-made biscuit”, while Jane Austen recommends that her forsaken heroine try a little Constantia for “…its healing powers on a disappointed heart”. A German poet, Klopstock, devoted an entire ode to the pleasures of this sweet wine, while Baudelaire transformed it into a sensuous image for his great brooding poem “Les Fleurs du Mal”.

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Château Margaux 1959

1 x 750ml, donated by Distell Tabernacle

A once in a life-time opportunity to purchase a single bottle of the First Growth Margaux from one of the great vintages of the 20th century. A perfect gift for next year’s 60thcelebrations!

The 1959 Bordeaux wine is held in the same legendary status as 1961 and 1959 Bordeaux wine is the product of a close to perfect growing season from start to finish. The summer was warm, reasonably dry and filed with sunshine. The perfect amount of rain arrived at the perfect moment, in mid-September, allowing the grapes to reach maturity and ripeness.

Fun fact: A bottle of Château Margaux 1787 holds the record as the most expensive bottle of wine ever broken, insured at $225,000.


Masungulo Lodge: Full-board Safari

3 nights, 6 guests, donated by owner

A 3-night stay for 6 people at the exclusive use Masungulo lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. This all-inclusive lot includes: accommodation, meals, wine and game drives. Guests will be spoilt with a carefully selected collection of wines donated by DeMorgenzon.

A perfect day under the African sun will start and end with a safari in an open safari vehicle to see Africa’s big game accompanied by qualified rangers and trackers. Breakfast, lunch and “boma” dinner, each accompanied by award-wining wines, will ensure that guests are catered for from beginning to end.

Masungulo only caters for small groups, which makes it the perfect choice to reconnect with family and friends or even corporate getaways, as you will have exclusive use of the lodge and all its facilities. Masungulo offers the perfect safari experience for people wanting privacy, an intimate bush experience and the warmth and service of a dedicated team of staff.

Wines by DeMorgenzon:

Day 1Lunch: DMZ Chardonnay 2017; DMZ Grenache 2015Dinner: DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016; Maestro Red 2015

Day 2Breakfast: DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc MCCLunch: DMZ Chenin Blanc 2018; DMZ Syrah 2016Dinner: DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay 2016; Maestro Blue 2015

Day 3Breakfast: DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc MCCLunch: DMZ Sauvignon Blanc 2017; DMZ Pinot Noir 2017Dinner: Reserve Syrah 2015; Maestro White 2015

Day 4Breakfast: DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc MCC

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Game ViewingMasungulo’s schedule is arranged around your personal routine. A typical day could begin with early morning game viewing, followed by a scrumptious brunch back at the lodge, some free time spent game-viewing on the deck overlooking the waterhole, hitting the gym or indulging in the spa, a high tea, followed by the afternoon game drive. Game viewing is exceptional, with an abundance of elephant, buffalo, kudu, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, waterbuck and warthog, together with their attendant predators: lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena.

Booking Terms and ConditionsNo children under 10. Easter and Festive Period (15 December to 15 January excluded). Valid for 12 months.

Optional Extras and ExclusionsSpa treatments, Curio shop purchases, Telephone Calls, Laundry Service, TransfersCompulsory Conservation Fee: The lodge will collect R328 per person per day (subject to change) for conservation fees on behalf of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. The conservation fee can be prepaid. Please note there is a compulsory entrance fee of R140.00 per vehicle if self-driving payable directly at the Timbavati Entrance Gate.

ITEM 15 Estimated Value: Priceless

Mystery Box: Supporting Madiba’s Legacy

Donated by Distell

Madiba took many risks in his life, he gave so much to so many and no doubt his legacy will outlive all of us. This auction lot is a mystery box, it may be empty, it may have a low value item or even something of a high commercial value. The risk is yours to take on this Mystery Box, but always know the value this box receives will go towards inspiring young minds and ensuring Madiba’s legacy lives on in every generation to come.

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An immense amount of hard works goes into making the Nederburg Auction a success. I would like to thank all who make this happen. The energy and enthusiasm from all, is what makes us come back year-after-year for more. The headaches, frustrations, tight deadlines and late nights are all forgotten and, in the end, we realise we had fun making the Auction a success. Special thanks also to the dedicated NedAuc team, colleagues, volunteers, line managers and suppliers. Thank-you! Dalene Steyn

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3 Parking

4 Shuttle Service

5 Registration

6 Concierge

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3 Charity Auction, Dinner

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5 Tutored Tasting

6 Outdoor Lounge

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