2020 ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCES - Cape Wine Auction

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The Cape Wine Auction 2020 invites you to bid on …
           ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCES

  This year the Cape Wine Auction is offering bidders
  once-in-a-lifetime wine adventures along with rare,
                   sought-after wines.

Packaged in a weekend for two couples, the Lot includes
 a Friday evening dinner with the winemaker/owner of
  the estate, followed by Saturday lunch and a special
                 winemaking experience.

We have invited wineries to throw in some magic to make
it an unforgettable weekend for you and your friends and
  to give you, the bidder, a money-can’t-buy experience.

     All Lots begin at R20 000 and will be increased
                    in R5000 intervals.

Contents
The Art of Living with Benguela Cove                        3
The Boschendal Tented Camp Experience                       5
The Dalla Cia & Majeka House Experience                     7
The Deetlefs Ultimate Luxury Big 5 Experience               9
Unique Wines in Gastronomic Franschhoek
with De Kleine Wijn Koöp                                   11
Experience the Graham Beck Pursuit of the Perfect Bubble   13
The Synergy Between Soul & Soil at Jordan                  15
The Kanonkop & Bertus Basson Experience                    17
The Art of Merlot                                          19
The Exquisite Elgin Experience with Paul Cluver Wines      21
Step Back in Time with Plaisir de Merle                    23
Experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime Ultimate
Telos Wine Weekend with Tokara                             25

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The Art of Living
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine estate celebrates the harmony between food, art
and wine.
The fortunate bidder for this lot will walk away with an exclusive two night stay for two
couples, including a bespoke food and wine experience, at the picturesque Benguela
Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Poised at the gateway to the Walker Bay Region, guests will
be invited for a welcoming drink on arrival, overlooking the Bot River Lagoon, before
joining a once off private dining experience at the estate restaurant, Moody Lagoon. The
dinner will be hosted by renowned artist, Anton Smit, and Benguela Cove’s owner and
South African Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year, Penny Streeter OBE.
While experiencing the seven-course tasting menu, curated to suit the
complimenting estate wines, guests will have the unique opportunity to learn and
discuss the thinking, artistry, philosophy and inspirations that guides Anton Smit to
create every formidable sculpture.
Late the next morning, guests will be taken for a behind-the-scenes tour of winemaking
before departing on a private pontoon cruise. Framed by mountains, panoramic
views of the lagoon and vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, this 220-hectare wine, olive and
residential estate can then be enjoyed from the waterside while enjoying a picnic style
lunch and being introduced to some of the limited flagship estate wines.
Saturday night dinner will be at your own leisure while enjoying the company of your
guests and the finest Benguela Cove has to offer in the form of breathtaking views and
culinary excellence.
Guests accommodation will be a beautiful and contemporary villa on the estate,
waking up to stunning views of the lagoon, while enjoying a Continental MCC breakfast
before the day ahead.  

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The Boschendal Tented Camp
Experience
Two night stay for two couples at Boschendal’s brand new offering opening March
2020, a luxury tented camp. This all-inclusive luxury tented camp is an exciting new
addition to our accommodation offering. Seven beautifully furnished and fully serviced
tents are nestled between indigenous fynbos, ancient olive trees and boulders on
the side of the Simonsberg Mountain, looking out over Franschhoek, Paarl and the
Drakenstein mountain ranges. We invite guests to fully disconnect from the hustle
and bustle of their day to day lives and spend time reconnecting with nature and
each other.
Celebrating our homegrown and reared farm produce, all meals and drinks (excl.
premium spirits) are included. Guests can expect delectable harvest table spreads and
delicious meals cooked and enjoyed around the fire, time to reflect and share your
stories of discovery from the day. For the explorers, let us pack you a delicious picnic
for you to feast on when you find that perfect spot on the mountain!
Our tented camp crew are on hand to tailor your experience so that you squeeze
every last drop of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation from you stay. We encourage all of
our guests to get out and explore the farm, choose from outdoor yoga, guided hikes,
swimming, farm and vineyard tours. For the more adventurous, mountain bike hire and
guided horse trail riding can be arranged at an additional cost. But if you simply want
to sit back, relax and get stuck into that book you’ve been meaning to read, then the
floating deck on the lake is the place to be!
Two night stay for two couples at Boschendal’s luxury tented camp. All-inclusive – all
meals and drinks included. Outdoor yoga, guided hikes, swimming, farm and vineyard
tours. Tutored tasting of Boschendal’s MCCs with a winemaker. Boschendal MCC gift
pack for each couple.

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The Dalla Cia &
Majeka House Experience
Stumbling upon an unexpected discovery is one of the true joys of travelling, and
tucked away in the quiet Stellenbosch suburb of Paradyskloof lies one of the most
charming destinations in the South African winelands, Majeka House.
The lucky bidder of this lot gets to experience two nights for two couples (four people)
including breakfast.
Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with Dalla Cia wines and some special Grappas
presented by George Dalla Cia at The Majeka Kitchen.
Dalla Cia, a unique combination of age-old Italian tradition and passion for innovation.
In George’s words … it all began in the 1920s in Friuli, Northern Italy, with my grandfather
Vittorio Dalla Cia. At the time a wine merchant, he enrolled his youngest son Giorgio,
my father, to Italy’s prestigious Scuola Enologica di Conegliano for viticulture and
œnology.
My father moved our family to South Africa in 1974, where he was appointed
cellamaster at Meerlust Estate in 1978. His name will always be associated with the
iconic Meerlust Rubicon, one of the first Bordeaux style blends in South Africa, which
earned him many accolades, including South Africa’s Champion Winemaker in 1980
and producer of the best red blend in the world with his 2001 vintage.
In the same year we launched our maiden vintage of Dalla Cia Sauvignon Blanc. Its
immediate success followed by a Chardonnay inspired me to establish Dalla Cia Wine
& Spirit Company, persuade my father to retire from Meerlust and join forces in a
vibrant precinct of Stellenbosch, Bosman’s Crossing.
We produce six classically styled wines, elegant and approachable. Our advantage
is that we source from the best grape growers in the Stellenbosch area, and ensure
consistent high quality wines, built out of respect for the grape and terroir.

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The Deetlefs Ultimate Luxury
Big 5 Experience
Two lucky couples will enjoy luxury, award-winning wine and the ultimate Big 5
experience.
Deetlefs Wine Estate, established in 1822, is the second oldest wine estate in South
Africa under ownership of the same family, offers each couple six bottles of Estate
Voyage 3566.1 2019 presented in a beautiful wooden box signed by Kobus Deetlefs.
Ultimate Big 5 experience at Aquila Private Game Reserve including two nights’
accommodation, breakfast, dinner and game drives.
Aquila is not only a luxury game reserve and lodge. Its primary purpose is to offer
an educational experience to all who visit in the hope that knowledge will enrich our
understanding of the importance of living in harmony with Mother Nature.
Bidvest Car Rental, Cape Town, will offer the two couples luxury transport for the
duration of the weekend with a private driver.

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Unique Wines in Gastronomic
Franschhoek with De Kleine Wjin Koöp
De Kleine Wijn Koöp is a project by winemaker Wynand Grobler and his wife, Anya.
The Groblers regard the ‘cooperative’ as a two-person family business and run it from
a small cellar in the heart of Paarl. Wynand doesn’t care much for corporate structures
or large cellar teams, his main goal is to be personally involved in the winemaking
process. He produces only small quantities of wine from vineyards in Stellenbosch,
Swartland, Walker Bay, Franschhoek, Piekenierskloof and Agter-Paarl. As mysterious as
the Black Cat. As nomadic as David Kramer’s combi. As heroic as Wolraad Woltemade’s
horse. With tiny volumes, De Kleine Wijn Koöp specialises in high-quality wines.
“De Kleine Wijn Koöp is a place for us to be creative and play outside of the conventions
of the store shelf. So get ready for one-off unique wines,” says winemaker, Wynand
Grobler.
This weekend will take place at the luxurious Mont d’Or Franschhoek where Cricket
legend and Protea captain Faf du Plessis will join Wynand at the dinners to speak
about his love for wine and how he got involved and became a partner in the business.
Situated in the heart of historic Franschhoek, Mont d’Or is an easy stroll away from
the town’s variety of entertainment: think restaurants, wine tasting, chocolateries,
museums and monuments. Expect five-star accommodation with a variety of meals
prepared by celebrated chef, Nic van Wyk.

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Experience the Graham Beck
Pursuit of the Perfect Bubble
Situated in the Breede River Valley and only ten kilometres from the scenic town of
Robertson along the popular Route 60, Graham Beck invites you for an exclusive and
sparkling weekend getaway.
The magical weekend will commence on the Friday evening with your arrival at Grace
House, the Beck family`s private luxury manor home on the Robertson estate. An
indulgent dinner will follow, expertly complemented by a variety of Graham Beck Cap
Classique sparkling wines and hosted by renowned ‘Mr. Bubbles’ himself – Graham
Beck cellar master, Pieter Ferreira.
Saturday’s activities include a tour of the facilities, a masterclass tasting session
conveyed by Pieter and exploring interesting topics such what effect glassware has
on the tasting experience, lees ageing vs. cork ageing, the effect of dosage and many
more. This extraordinary opportunity will end with an aspirational benchmark tasting
highlighting some gems from the Graham Beck vinoteque as well as a few of the
world’s finest sparkling wines.
The day will end with a scenic sunset drive through the Graham & Rhona Beck Private
Nature Reserve, led by Graham Beck resident conservation manager, Mossie Basson.
The conversation offers a special chance to explore this very special biome – the
nature reserve is home to many indigenous species of fauna including the highly
endangered and rare riverine rabbit, as well as large tracts of highly sensitive succulent
Karoo vegetation.
A private dinner will follow at Grace House.
Sunday will end off with our guests enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the Grace Manor
House before departure.

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The Synergy Between Soul & Soil
at Jordan
Tucked away close to the winery, restaurant and bakery, the new luxury suites on
Jordan Wine Estate enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the vineyards and Stellenbosch
Mountains.
Each couple will enjoy two nights in a Superior Suite, overlooking our oldest block of
Chenin Blanc vineyards.
On the first night, dine in Chef George Jardine’s highly acclaimed and first fine dining
restaurant on a wine estate, along with Jordan’s winemaker, Sjaak Nelson.
Wake up to the stillness of the morning and the sounds of the birds chirping. Make
your way down to The Tasting Room at Jordan and enjoy a Chardonnay Brunch
Experience. Enjoy a three-course breakfast brunch, made from locally sourced and
seasonal ingredients. Each course is perfectly paired with one of our award-winning
Chardonnays: Jordan MCC Blanc de Blancs, Jordan Unoaked Chardonnay and Jordan
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.
Enjoy the afternoon on a vineyard tour, in an open safari-style game viewing Land Rover,
with stops to experience the spectacular views of False and Table Bays as well as the flora
and fauna of the Cape Winelands.
On the second night, enjoy the evening, with dinner served in your suite with a bottle
of Jordan estate wine.
On the second morning, breakfast will be served at The Bakery at Jordan overlooking
the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley.
To make sure you do not leave with too much of a heavy heart, we will ensure each
couple departs with a mixed case of vintages of Cobblers Hill.

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The Kanonkop &
Bertus Basson Experience
This proudly Stellenbosch lot for two couples to enjoy is a collaboration of the crème
de la crème of South Africa’s most historic wineland’s town. Bringing together iconic
wines, fine dining and luxurious accommodation for an experience that digs into the
heart of this famous region.
Kanonkop Estate is recognised as a South African equivalent of a Premier Cru or First
Growth. A fourth generation family-owned estate, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the
lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, which is commonly known as the ‘red wine
bowl’ of South Africa. This area has earned a reputation, both at home and abroad,
for producing the best red wines in the country. The estate is situated on 125 hectares,
of which 100 are planted to vines. Besides the solid foundation on which the estate’s
winemaking principles are based, it is also blessed with the ideal soils, terrain and
climate, creating perfect conditions for growing quality grapes. The cellar is currently
led by Abrie Beeslaar, who joined the team in 2002, and took over the reins from
Beyers Truter in 2004. As part of this lot, guests will be invited into the inner sanctum of
this world-renowned estate for a private VIP tour and tutored tasting, the lucky bidder
will also take home a 12L Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2015.
From fine wining to epic dining with a dinner for the four guests at Eike hosted by
celebrity chef Bertus Basson and a member of the Kanonkop team. The dinner will be
paired with the estate’s wine.
Eike is nestled in an old historic building in the famous Dorp Street of Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch is also known as ‘Die Eikestad’, which translates to ‘The Oak City’. Eike
celebrates traditional South-African cooking to it fullest by drawing inspiration from
nostalgic food memories.
The two couples will continue to soak up that special Stellenbosch ambience, with
beautifully appointed accommodation for the weekend.

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The Art of Merlot
The Merlot Forum represents the producers of South Africa’s stunning range of Merlot
wines who annually arrange a lot for the Cape Wine Auction. This year’s offering
includes top-end accommodation in beautiful Banghoek Valley, as well fine wine,
traditional meals and a guided day-tour through historical Stellenbosch.
This lot combines the spectacular beauty of Stellenbosch, fine wine and food with a
curated experience of the arts and culture entrenched in the town of Stellenbosch,
South Africa’s second oldest town.
Three couples will be accommodated for one night in the Oldenburg Homestead, a
private house nestled in the Banghoek Valley between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
During the course of the evening the guests will be treated to a gourmet barbecue
hosted by the South African Merlot Forum, as well as a tutored-tasting of Stellenbosch’s
famous Merlot wines.
Just up in the Banghoek Valley lies Thelema Mountain Vineyards, one of South Africa’s
premier wine estates and an award-winning producer of Merlot wines, where the
owners of this lot will be treated to a lunch and wine-tasting in these famous vineyards
that hug the Simonsberg Mountain. The next day sees Pietman Retief, Stellenbosch
resident and tour-guide extraordinaire, take the guests on a personal day-tour through
the old buildings, cultural spots and galleries of old Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town with a history dating back to
1679. With his extensive knowledge of Stellenbosch, its history and its majestic old
buildings, Retief provides a compelling excursion through the culture and legacy of
this beautiful town.
Lunch will be at De Volkskombuis, a restaurant offering traditional Cape cuisine
accompanied by the finest wines Stellenbosch has to offer.

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The Exquisite Elgin Experience
with Paul Cluver Wines
Experience Paul Cluver Wines like never before with Cherry Glamping, Elgin
Adventures and SALT. Paul Cluver Wines is a family owned and family run winery,
focused on producing world class wines that reflect the uniqueness of the cool-climate
Elgin terroir. The family is proud to have pioneered the Elgin appellation and for being
a leader in sustainable farming.
Renowned the world-over for their excellent wines Neal Martin famously said: “This
remains the benchmark Elgin producer of wine and in their Seven Flags Chardonnay,
Andries Burger has conjured one of the standouts of the vintage, white or red. Just a
showstopper of a Chardonnay that gives a lot of Burgundy a run for its money (and I’ve
tasted a lot of white Burgundy). If you want to know how good South African whites can
be, then look no further than Paul Cluver.”
This experience includes two nights’ stay at the enchanting Cherry Glamping, located
conveniently close to Paul Cluver. Set in a private forest, with panoramic views of the
towering Groenlandberg Mountains, this secluded hideaway in the heart of the Elgin
Valley offers a unique camping experience where guests reside in luxury bell tents
amid tall pine trees. The tents are kitted out with beds and the finest linens. Every
comfort has been considered.
Enjoy epicurean delights at SALT at Paul Cluver Wines, the brainchild of legendary
chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. The cosy restaurant is spearheaded by
Mechell Spann. The ‘SALT’ philosophy is all about authenticity and focuses on quality
ingredients cooked in an honest way.
After breakfast on the Sunday, guests can discover and explore the farm by guided
e-bike tour with Elgin Adventures.

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Step Back in Time
with Plaisir de Merle
Nestled on the slopes of the Simonsberg, overlooking the Drakenstein Valley, Plaisir
de Merle has been making award-winning, French-inspired wines for more than 300
years. Set amongst manicured lawns and ancient oak trees, this historic estate offers
exquisite vistas and magic aplenty.
Two couples will spend a weekend discovering its charms, punctuated with fine food
and wines. The historic landmarks of Plaisir de Merle act as markers through time and
as a tribute to the generations that came before. A walk around the estate reveals
this long history in the form of gables, symbols and more. Jacob Marais (grandson of
founder Charles Marais) built the manor house in 1764, where it remains today as one
of the earliest and finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Guests will be enchanted by the rich tapestry of stories on a guided horse and cart tour
through the estate, stopping at the iconography where tales unfold.
Dining experiences will range from a food and wine pairing with cellarmaster, Niel
Bester to a gourmet picnic in the heart of the vineyards, set-up on the slopes of the
Simonsberg to take in those spectacular views.  
Guests will spend the weekend in the historic Manor House, which opens up to a
magnificent vista of the Simonsberg Mountains and the cascading vineyards. The interior
features an elegant and eclectic rendition of old and new – a design aesthetic that pays
homage to the estate’s long legacy and its forward thinking, progressive ethos.
There will be various spoils on offer, from on-site massages to vertical tastings and
wine to take home, all you need to do is step back in time and enjoy it all.

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Experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime
Ultimate Telos Wine Weekend
with Tokara
TOKARA is situated on the Helshoogte Pass and has some of the most amazing views
over the Stellenbosch Valley and False Bay. TOKARA is the embodiment of owner GT
Ferreira’s philosophy that good wine, good food and good art go together to make a good
lifestyle. This experience brings all of those ideals together for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend,
with the premium, luxury, TELOS at the centre.
Consistently recognised as one of SA’s top wineries, the estate offers visitors a unique
combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a
restaurant featuring one of SA leading chefs as well as a delicatessen and sculptures.
The pinnacle of what the estate can achieve is showcased by the TELOS.
Named after the Greek term describing the end of a goal-directed process, the four
best barrels were selected from a 17-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon block planted on a
35% slope at 400m above sea level.
From Wine Cellar: “First launched in London and then Johannesburg, Tokara’s owner
GT Ferreira presented the Telos against six of Robert Parker’s 100-pointers, including
the likes of Latour and Cheval Blanc. Although it was of a different age and style,
the Telos matched the precision, luxury and class of Bordeaux’s finest, showing that
South African Cabernet Sauvignon is world-class. Rounded off with 5% Malbec and
3% Merlot, the wine is extremely precise, showing red rather than black fruit and
unbelievable poise. The alcohol is an elegant 14% and offers a pure-fruited style with
a hint of dried fynbos and luxurious, powdery tannins.”
The weekend will also include dining experiences at TOKARA Restaurant, headed by
rising culinary star, Chef Carolize Coetzee. Renowned art curator Ilse Schermers of IS
Art will take guests on an art tour of the estate, among many other highlights.

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