Cape Winemakers Guild

The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases rare and unique wines produced in small quantities exclusively for the auction by the members of the Guild. The wines have undergone rigorous screening by an independent laboratory before being tasted blind and selected by specialist panels of Guild members.
All wines going under the hammer will be offered across two sessions – Friday, 2nd October and Saturday, 3rd October 2026. This Virtual Live Auction takes place at Brickfield Canvas in Cape Town and is conducted by Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading art and wine auction house.

One of only two opportunities to taste every 2026 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction wine before the auction begins. 🍷
Join us in Cape Town for an exclusive Masterclass Tasting where Guild members themselves will present and pour their wines, sharing the stories, craftsmanship, and thinking behind each release.
This formal seated tasting offers a rare chance to experience the full 2026 collection in one room — guided by the winemakers who created them.
📍 Grand Ballroom, The Westin Cape Town
📅 Thursday, 20 August
⏰ 15:00 – 18:00 (arrival and bubbly from 14:30)
🎟 R1500 per person
Seats are limited. Visit our website to secure your place at one of the most anticipated tastings on the South African wine calendar.

Two auctions. One shared purpose: celebrating South African winemaking at its finest. 🍷
Each year, the Cape Winemakers Guild hosts two distinct auctions — both offering collectors and wine lovers the opportunity to access rare, limited-edition wines crafted exclusively by Guild members for the Auction.
The Cape Winemakers Guild Auction remains a landmark event on the wine calendar, while the Online Protégé Auction helps support and uplift the next generation of South African winemakers through the Protégé Programme.
Whether you bid in person or online, every bottle tells a story of craftsmanship, mentorship, and the future of fine wine in South Africa.
Save this post as your guide to the 2026 auction season - and keep an eye on our page as we begin unveiling the wines, makers, and moments behind this year’s auctions.

Learn more here: www.capewinemakersguild.com

The anticipation is building.
As Fine Wine season settles in, the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction draws closer. A celebration of craftsmanship, rarity and some of South Africa’s most exceptional wines. 🍷

Created exclusively for the Auction, these limited-edition wines are the result of patience, precision and the unique philosophies of each Guild member. Wines crafted not for the ordinary, but for the unforgettable.
From remarkable wines to the atmosphere, conversation and energy that fill the room each year, the Auction is more than an event, it’s an experience.

Tickets are available. Join us for one of the most anticipated moments in South African fine wine.

Learn more here: https://www.capewinemakersguild.com/auction/

Behind every bottle of fine wine is a series of decisions, moments and years of experience. 🍷

From the vineyard to the cellar, winemaking is a process shaped by patience, precision and an understanding of nature. For Guild Member Andries Burger, every step plays a role in crafting wines that reflect authenticity, structure and a true sense of place.

Because great wine is never rushed. It’s grown, guided and carefully brought to life over time.

No two winemakers see the world, or wine, in quite the same way. And that difference is exactly what makes the Cape Winemakers Guild so special.
Each member brings their own philosophy, personality and perspective into every bottle they create. For Andrea Mullineux, it’s about crafting wines that are anything but ordinary.
“A good wine to everyone is a great wine to no one. And that, for me, is the essence of what I am trying to achieve behind my Cape Winemakers Guild Auction wines: wines that are rare, wines that can provoke your thoughts, your feelings, your emotions.”
It’s this individuality, this willingness to create wines with character, conviction and emotion, that continues to shape the legacy of the Guild. 🍷

Comment Guild to learn more about our members.

Part Two of Our History.

From new partnerships and industry evolution to building the foundations that would shape the future of the Guild, these years marked a defining chapter in our story.
Between 1996 and 2000, the Cape Winemakers Guild strengthened its identity, expanded its vision and continued laying the groundwork for South African fine wine on a global stage.

Every milestone. Every decision. Every vintage.

A part of the legacy we continue to build today. 🍷

The future of South African wine is already taking shape. 🍷
Through the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, the next generation of viticulturists, winemakers and industry leaders are given the opportunity to learn, grow and refine their craft alongside some of the country’s most respected wine professionals.

Built on mentorship, knowledge sharing and hands-on experience, the programme is more than education, it is an investment in the future of South African wine.

Because legacy means creating opportunities for what comes next. 🍇✨