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Q&A with auctioneer: Wine auctions during a global pandemic
The prestigious Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction (CFRWA), originally established in 1975 as the Nederburg Auction, will once again treat local and international wi
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Grand Constance 1821 sold for record-breaking price
The bottle of Grand Constance 1821 that sold for a whopping R420 000 at the 2021 Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Branding - Key to Asia
Asia offers significant opportunities for South Africa, but we need to get our branding and price points right. A frequent Rootstocker and runner-up at the youn
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Nederburg: A tale of two industries
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ...” The picture Michael Fridjhon paints of South Africa’s wine industry is reminiscent of the opening line
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Nederburg to demonstrate progression at 44th Nederburg Auction
Nederburg is excited to be showing some of its traditions and innovations in Paarl on 8 September, as it marks the 44th year of the Nederburg Auction.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Wine sales buck recession at the 44th Nederburg Auction
With 6,700 litres of wine sold at the 44th Nederburg Auction, it was clearly evident that not even the welcome rain would keep bidders away. An all-time Auction
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Nederburg Auction evolves into Cape Fine and Rare Wine Auction
The historic Nederburg Auction launched in 1975, has entered an exciting new chapter by evolving into the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction which will be held in Oc
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction 2019: Investing in the Cape’s finest
With the world market increasingly focused on the fine and rare wines from South Africa, the Cape Winelands is in a stronger position than ever to showcase its
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
In praise of SA’s fine wines: Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction applauds positive bidder sentiment
Global and local wine commentators are unanimous in their enthusiasm for the high quality of wines South African winemakers have achieved in the past few years.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction announces catalogue of world-class wines
One of South Africa’s most prestigious wine events, the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction, today announced the line-up of outstanding wines that will be auctioned a
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Rare bottle of Grand Constance from 1821 up for auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of Grand Constance 1821 – once destined to be part of the exclusive collection of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and one of perhaps only twelve remaining in the world – will be auctioned at the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction (CFRWA) on 22 May 2021.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Chasing unicorns: an auctioneer tells all
In May of 2021 a rare bottle of Grand Constance 1821 was sold for R420 000 at the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction. As one of only twelve bottles left in the world, it was a rare privilege for veteran Christie’s auctioneer Charlie Foley to enjoy a front-row seat at the event of such a prized wine…
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
