In 2019 the Nederburg Auction evolved into the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction, an exciting new chapter in the auctions history. For the first time in its 44 year's it will be moving from Nederburg in Paarl to the Rupert Museum in Stellenbosch.

2019 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  18 & 19 October 2019

Guest Speaker:  Kay Nash (CEO Libertas Vineyards and Estates)

Total Guests: 250

Wines on Auction:  124

Producers:  64

Total Cases: 696

Total Litres Sold:  3000

Average Price (per case):  R471

Rand per 750ml:  R660 , 12% increase from previous R590 per 750ml

Rand per Litre:  R874

Highest Price White Wine:  R471

Highest Price Red Wine:  Vilafonte Series C 2005 in 5l Jeroboam – R22 000 under the gavel that equates back to R3 303. Avg for Red 733

Highest Price NLH:  R2 089 – Nederburg Wines Private Bin Edelkeur 1979

Highest Price Fortified:  R3 000 – KWV Tawny Port 1939

Highest Price MCC:  R1 034 – Le Lude Agrafe 2012

Total Income:  R2 623 000

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 95%; International = 1.8%, Africa = 3.2%

Charity Auction:  R229 000

Auctioneer:  Charlie Foley

Auction Business Manager:  Suné van der Merwe

2018 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  7 & 8 September 2018

Guest Speaker:  Michael Jordaan (Entrepreneur, MD Montegray Capital, Co-Owner Bartinney, ex-CEO of FNB)

Total Guests: 560

Wines on Auction:  107

Producers:  63

Total Cases: 1,525

Total Litres Sold:  6,677

Average Price (per case):  R3,444 (Red = R4,107; Dry White = R1,987; Fortified = R4,086; NLH = R4,464; MCC = R4,935)

Rand per 750ml:  R590 (Red = R685, White = R331; Fortified = R681; NLH = R744; MCC = R823)

Rand per Litre:  R787 (Red = R913, White = R442; Fortified = R908; NLH = R992; MCC = R1,097)

Highest Price White Wine:  R5,000 - Hermanuspietersfontein Nr.5 2012 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R15,000 - Chateau Libertas 1968 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R4,500 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1996 (3 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R21,000 - Monis Collectors Port 1948 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R6,000 - Le Lude Vintage Brut Agrafe 2012 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R5,252,800

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 76%; International = 24%

Charity Auction:  R1,208,000

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

2017: 43rd Nederburg Auction Record prices for both red and white dominated the headlines for the 2017 Nederburg Auction. Ken Forrester's The FMC 2009 went under the hammer for a new white wine record of R11,000 for 6 750ml bottles. The “belle of the ball” was the Meerlust Bordeaux Blend 1978 which achieved a Nederburg Auction record price of R16,000 per 750ml bottle. These were the last three known bottles of the Meerlust Bordeaux Blend, the precursor to the world-renowned Meerlust Rubicon. 2017 Also saw the return to a one-day only Auction, although the event was still held over two days. The first day, Friday included the pre-Auction tasting and day two, Saturday started early with the Auction followed by a gourmet lunch. A staggering one million rand was raised for 2017’s Nederburg Auction charity beneficiary, sp(i)eel.

2017 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  15 & 16 September 2017

Guest Speaker:  Michael Fridjhon (International wine judge & leading wine writer)

Total Guests:  620

Wines on Auction:  129

Producers:  65

Total Cases:  2,001

Total Litres Sold:  8,781

Average Price (per case):  R3,249 (Red = R3,821; Dry White = R1,926; Fortified = R1,701; NLH = R5,909; Port = R3,830; MCC = R4,833)

Rand per Litre:  R722 (Red = R849, White = R440; Fortified = R378; NLH = R1,313; Port = R851; MCC = R1,074)

Highest Price White Wine:  R11,000 - Ken Forrester The FMC 2009 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R48,000 - Meerlust Bordeaux Blend 1978 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R9,500 - Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur 1982 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R3,800 - Nuy Rooi Muskadel 2010 (6 x 75oml)

Highest Price Port:  R10,000 - Monis Very Old Tawny Port 1989 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R6,800 - Pongrácz Desiderius 2003 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R6,343,750

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 70%; International = 30%

Charity Auction:  R1,010,000

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

2016: 42nd Nederburg Auction Record prices and an all time high Rand per litre price of R740, achieved at the 42nd annual Nederburg Auction, which demonstrated the continuing positive trend of recognition for excellence in aged, fine South African wine. Red wine performed particularly well, with a 50% increase in the average price per litre to R894/l. The top red wine fetched an unsurpassed R9,777 per litre paid for 1976 Zonnebloem Shiraz, totalling R22,000 for 3 x 750ml bottles. A total of 18 lots were sold at the annual Nederburg Charity Auction, which raised just over R500 000 for two community-based organisations, theBreytenbach Centre in Wellington and the Hope Through Action project in Paarl. The highest price achieved was R70,000 paid for a single 750ml bottle of Petrus, 1988, signed by Christian Moueix that was donated by auctioneer Anthony Barne MW.

2016 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  16 & 17 September 2018

Guest Speaker:  Tim Atkin MW (Award-wining wine writer and internationally recognised wine expert)

Total Guests:

Wines on Auction:  146

Producers:  79

Total Cases:  2,228

Total Litres Sold:  10,275

Average Price (per case):  R3,409 (Red = R4,577; Dry White = R1,969; Fortified = R3,224; NLH = R2,063; Port = R4,115; MCC = R2,435; Semi-sweet = R3,500)

Rand per Litre:  R740 (Red = R894, White = R442; Fortified = R1,105; NLH = R898; Port = R1,065; MCC = R498)

Highest Price White Wine:  R4,500 - De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 1993 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R22,000 - Zonnebloem Shiraz 1976 (3 x 375ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R3,800 - Lanzerac Muscat d'Alexandrie 1984 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R8,500 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1979 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R42,000 - Joubert-Tradauw Jaubert Family Muscat 1800 (1 x 275ml)

Highest Price Port:  R9,500 - Monis Port 1948 (Single and Double Seal) (2 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R3,500 - JC Le Roux Scintilla 2003 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R7,593,200

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 77%%; International = 23%

Charity Auction:  R511,033

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

2015: 41st Nederburg Auction Joubert-Tradauw’s Jaubert Family Muscat, the oldest wine ever to feature on the Nederburg Auction, sells for R42 500. With a bottle size of 275ml, that equates to about R155 per sip!

2015 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  11 & 12 September 2015

Guest Speaker:  Robert Josef (Chairman of the Wine Institute of Asia)

Total Guests:  439

Wines on Auction:  129

Producers:  67

Total Cases:  1,805

Total Litres Sold:  10,705

Average Price (per case):  R3,414 (Red = R4,048; Dry White = R2,238; Fortified = R4,863; NLH = R2,262; Port = R4,521; MCC = R1,939; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R576 (Red = R588, White = R435; Fortified = R912; NLH = R618; Port = R1,292; MCC = R496)

Highest Price White Wine:  R4,200 - De Wetshof The Site Chardonnay 2009 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R8,500 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1965 (3 x 375ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R6,000 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1982 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R42,500 - Joubert-Tradauw Jaubert Family Muscat 1800 (1 x 275ml)

Highest Price Port:  R12,000 - KWV Limited Release Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R2,800 - Pongracz Desiderius 2002 (6 x 750ml) & Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 2009 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R6,163,000

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 74%; International = 26%

Charity Auction:  R274,000

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

2014: 40th Nederburg Auction The 40th edition of the Nederburg Auction proves to be a breakthrough year, with record prices achieved and no unsold lots. Despite tough local market conditions, bidding illustrates a strong demand for top-tier wines, closing on an overall sales result of just over R7 million. What a way to celebrate 40 years of the Nederburg Auction.

2014 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  12 & 13 September 2014

Guest Speaker:  Peter Godden (Winemaker and researcher, Vice President of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology)

Total Guests:  520

Wines on Auction:  111

Producers:  67

Total Cases:  1,865

Total Litres Sold:  11,721

Average Price (per case):  R3,779 (Red = R4,515; Dry White = R1,992; Fortified = R2,111; NLH = R3,597; Port = R3,395; MCC = R-; Semi-sweet = R2,880)

Rand per Litre:  R597 (Red = R642, White = R425; Fortified = R278; NLH = R844; Port = R755; MCC = R-)

Highest Price White Wine:  R6,000 - DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc (3 x 1.5L)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R5,500 - Hidden Valley Shipwreck Shiraz 2009 (1 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R3,200 - Nederburg Private Bin S354 Gewürztraminer SLH 2000 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R29,000 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1979 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R3,500 - Bolas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2004 (6 x 75oml)

Highest Price Port:  R22,000 - Nederburg Port 1964 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R-

Total Income:  R7,001,600

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 80%; International = 20%

Charity Auction:  R209,000

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

A new panel of local and international judges A smaller, new-look panel of local and international judges are appointed to select the wines for the 39th Auction, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of wines and total volumes on offer from 2012. Despite the reduction in volumes, auction sales see a 91% increase in price per litre paid at the event. The average price per litre achieved is R354.64, compared to R184.78 in 2012. Click Here to view the new Nederburg Auction judging panel.

2013 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  6 & 7 September 2013

Guest Speaker:  Joseph Roberts (One of the most influential and popular wine bloggers in the US and founder of the award winning 1WineDude.com)

Total Guests:  622

Wines on Auction:  132

Producers:  81

Total Cases:  2,062

Total Litres Sold:  12,291

Average Price (per case):  R2,148 (Red = R2,674; Dry White = R1,105; Fortified = R1,330; NLH = R2,671; Port = R3,562; MCC = R1,300; Semi-sweet = R1,906)

Rand per Litre:  R355 (Red = R399, White = R202; Fortified = R285; NLH = R705; Port = R576; MCC = R289)

Highest Price White Wine:  R4,800 - De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 1993 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R22,000 - Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R3,000 - Signal Hill Crème de Tête (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R9,000 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1980 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R3,000 - KWV Hanepoot Jerepigo (1 x 75oml)

Highest Price Port:  R17,000 - Monis Collectors Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,300 - Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut MCC 2005 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R4,358,860

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 63%; International = 37%

Charity Auction:  R96,500

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

Chenin Blanc Association debuts at the Nederburg Auction. A special selection of six chenin blancs, rated five stars by Platter, are part of the 2012 Nederburg Auction. The proceeds from this snapshot of South Africa's top chenins go to the Chenin Blanc Association to promote the planting and production of high quality chenin blanc. Click Here to view Chenin's Rise to Fame.

2012 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  28 & 29 September 2012

Guest Speaker:  Mike Vesth (Best selling US author and wine expert. Regarded as an authority on the political economy of globalisation and the global wine market. Editor of The Wine Economist blog. Author of more than a dozen books including best selling Wine Wars.)

Total Guests:  812

Wines on Auction:  158

Producers:  77

Total Cases:  4,456

Total Litres Sold:  25,444

Average Price (per case):  R880 (Red = R1,426; Dry White = R739; Fortified = R490; NLH = R1,021; Port = R1,980; MCC = R1,404; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R185 (Red = R209, White = R117; Fortified = R122; NLH = R235; Port = R298; MCC = R312)

Highest Price White Wine:  R433 - De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2008 (4 x 1.5L)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R16,000 - Chateau Libertas (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R5,000 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1980 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R780 - Rietvallei 1908 Muscadel 2002 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R8,200 - KWV Reserve Port 1929 (1 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,500 - J.C. Le Roux Scintilla 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R4,670,000

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 60%; International = 40%

Charity Auction:  R157,700

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

Port is in demand This time a record R68 000 is paid for a single case of 6 x 750 ml bottles of Monis Collectors Port 1948 (R11 333 per bottle), once again bought by Mr Obi Josephat Ndibe.

2011 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  16 & 17 September 2011

Guest Speaker:  David White (named "Best New Wine Blog" at the annual Wine Blog Awards. Member of the Society of Wine Education Educators and founding member of the American Wine Consumer Coalition. Base in Washington DC, USA)

Total Guests:  900

Wines on Auction:  159

Producers:  69

Total Cases:  4,203

Total Litres Sold:  27,806

Average Price (per case):  R992 (Red = R1,706; Dry White = R897; Fortified = R1,076; NLH = R1,260; Port = R1,140; MCC = R1,566; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R220 (Red = R241, White = R133; Fortified = R224; NLH = R288; Port = R818; MCC = R269)

Highest Price White Wine:  R633 - De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2006 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R6,666 - Chateau Libertas 1961 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R833 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1979 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R6,500 - KWV Muscadel 1930 (1 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R68,000 - Monis Collectors Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,375 - Graham Beck Brut MCC 1994 (1 x 1.5L)

Total Income:  R6,133,840

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 62.5%; International = 37.5%

Charity Auction:  R183,100

Auction Manager:  Dalene Steyn

A hat-trick of firsts 1. New auctioneer, Anthony Barne MW from Bonhams in the UK takes up the Nederburg Auction gavel. 2. For the first time in the 36-year history of the Nederburg Auction, private buyers have an opportunity to bid for wines by means of a simple registration process with The Bergkelder Vinotèque Wine Bank. 3. A record R62 000 is paid for a single case of 6 x 750 ml bottles of Nederburg Port 1964 (R10 333 per bottle) bought by Nigerian businessman and importer of wine, Mr Obi Josephat Ndibe

2010 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  3 & 4 September 2010

Guest Speaker:  Sara Norell, Head of Purchasing in the Supply Chain Management. Marie Nygren, Vice President and Director of purchases and Supply Chain Management. Both from Systembolaget, Sweden)

Total Guests:  963

Wines on Auction:  162

Producers:  81

Total Cases:  5,594

Total Litres Sold:  33,770

Average Price (per case):  R1,084 (Red = R1,178; Dry White = R709; Fortified = R854; NLH = R1,170; Port = R2,150; MCC = R1,347; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R168 (Red = R168, White = R122; Fortified = R214; NLH = R301; Port = R348; MCC = R224)

Highest Price White Wine:  R2,600 - De Wetshof Unfiltered Chardonnay 2006 (4 x 1.5L)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R5,200 - Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 1972 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R9,500 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1977 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R5,800 - KWV Muscadel 1930 (1 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R62,000 - Nederburg Port 1964 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,400 - Pongracz Desiderius 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R5,683,810

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 70%; International = 30%

Charity Auction:  R169,500

Auction Manager:  Miems Gordon

“Today, praise be to God, wine was pressed for the first time from Cape grapes” – Jan van Riebeeck, 2 February 1659 The 35th annual Nederburg Auction pays tribute to 350 years of wine making in the Cape.

2009 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  11 & 12 September 2009

Guest Speaker:  Tshedso Matona (Director General of the Department for Trade and Industry, he was instrumental in trade negotiations in the Wine & Spirits Agreement)

Total Guests:  1,075

Wines on Auction:  156

Producers:  73

Total Cases:  5,739

Total Litres Sold:  32,695

Average Price (per case):  R840 (Red = R918; Dry White = R598; Fortified = R416; NLH = R829; Port = R1,134; MCC = R427; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R123 (Red = R126, White = R94; Fortified = R93; NLH = R188; Port = R210; MCC = R95)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,500 - Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2006 (6 x 750ml) & Vergelegen White 2006 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R23,000 - Chateau Libertas 1959 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R3,500 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1979 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R620 - Boland Kelder White Muscadel 1996 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Port:  R11,000 - Monis Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R550 - Old Vintage Brut 2004 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R4,021,920

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 78%; International = 22%

Charity Auction:  R208,300

Auction Manager:  Miems Gordon

2008 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  19 & 20 September 2008

Guest Speaker:  Dr Monika Christmann (Professor at Geisenheim Research Centre in Germany, Head of Oenology and Wine Technology Department)

Total Guests:  1,200

Wines on Auction:  178

Producers:  89

Total Cases:  5,688

Total Litres Sold:  33,941

Average Price (per case):  R872 (Red = R977; Dry White = R617; Fortified = R344; NLH = R906; Port = R1,054; MCC = R1,200; Semi-sweet = R-)

Rand per Litre:  R141 (Red = R151, White = R104; Fortified = R77; NLH = R207; Port = R157; MCC = R267)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,800 - Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2003 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R7,000 - Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1964 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R-

Highest Price NLH:  R5,800 - Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1992 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R620 - Boland Kelder White Muscadel 1996 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Port:  R21,000 - Monis Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,200 - Graham Beck Blanc de Blanc 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R4,790,230

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 77%; International = 23%

Charity Auction:  R227,600

Auction Manager:  Miems Gordon

	Fine wine makes a wider foray into the on-consumption market For the first time in the history of the auction, a restaurant chain takes the top spot, with the Cape Town Fish Market buying wine worth R654 220 (884 cases) – representing more than 12% of total sales.
New record price The new record price for the rare Monis Collectors Port Stamp Collection 1948 is R20 000 – at R3 333 per bottle, it the highest price ever paid for a Port at the auction.

2007 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  28 & 29 September 2007

Guest Speaker:  Tom Perry (Managing Director: Rioja Wine Exporters' Association, Spain Mutle Mogase, Chairman: Vantage Capital Group and co-founder of Epicurean)

Total Guests:  1,208

Wines on Auction:  143

Producers:  71

Total Cases:  5,287

Total Litres Sold:

Average Price (per case):  R970 (Red = R1,130; Dry White = R578; Fortified = R452; NLH = R1,076; Port = R1,098; MCC = R869; Semi-sweet = R571)

Rand per Litre:  R157 (Red = R173, White = R96; Fortified = R89; NLH = R265; Port = R192; MCC = R193)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,800 - Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R16,000 - Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1967 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R800 - Nederburg Private Bin Muscadel/Chenin Blanc S333 SLH 1998 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R5,000 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1977 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R1,200 - KWV Red Muscadel 1953 (3 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R20,000 - Monis Collector's Port Double Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,800 - Graham Beck Brut MCC Euro Blanc de Blanc 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R5,130,080

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 77%; International = 23%

Charity Auction:  R386,500

Auction Manager:  Christine Joubert

Everyone loves a quality Port At the highly successful two-day event of rare and special South African wines the rare collection of six bottles of Monis Collectors Port 1948 sells for R19 000 – at R3 166 a bottle it is the highest price ever paid for a Port wine at the Auction.

2006 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  7 & 8 April 2006

Guest Speaker:  Divas Uncorked (Boston, USA - represented by Stephanie Browne co-founder and president of Divas Uncorked, Karen Holmes Ward, Paula Wright, Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard

Total Guests:  1,306

Wines on Auction:  156

Producers:  86

Total Cases:  6,389

Average Price (per case):  R1,089 (Red = R1,272; Dry White = R764; Fortified = R285; NLH = R873; Port = R1,002; MCC = R768; Semi-sweet = R656)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,400 - Mulderbosch Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2002 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R8,500 - Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1966 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R800 - Nederburg Auction Reserve Gewürz/Weis Riesling 2000 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R1,700 - Nederburg Edelkeur 2003 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R700 - Nuy Red Muscadel 2000 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R19,000 - Monis Collector's Port Double Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,700 - Graham Beck Brut MCC 1994 (4 x 1.5L)

Total Income:  R6,956,180

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 83.5%; International = 16.5%

Charity Auction:  R134,200

Auction Manager:  Christine Joubert

Highest overall sales recorded and farewell to a legendary auctioneer 2005 marks the year that auctioneer Patrick Grubb knocks down 4 955 cases for a record-breaking R7.4 million, a massive increase of 90% compared to the previous year. It is also the year in which he bids farewell to the Nederburg Auction podium after an unbroken 31 year run as the event’s auctioneer - another record that is recognized in the Guinness Book of Records.

2005 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  9 April 2005

Guest Speaker:  Nicolas Joly (owner Le Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières, Loire, France)

Total Guests:  1,573

Wines on Auction:  147

Producers:  92

Total Cases:  4,955

Average Price (per case):  R1,512 (Red = R1,847; Dry White = R949; Fortified = R497; NLH = R1,023; Port = R2,180; MCC = R709)

Highest Price White Wine:  R4,300 - Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R26,000 - Nederburg Selected Cabernet Sauvignon 1962 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R11,200 - Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1986 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R700 - Nuy Red Muscadel 1998 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R14,500 - Monis Collector's Port Double Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R1,300 - J.C. Le Roux Chardonnay MCC 1989 (1 x 3L)

Total Income:  R7,490,700

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 92%; Namibia = 3%; International = 5%

Auction Manager:  Julie Cheetham

Madame Bordeaux May de Lencquesaing, owner of both Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - one of the most famous estates in the Medoc region in Bourdeaux (and Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch) delivers the opening address. She is only the third woman to do so in the Auction’s 30-year history.

2004 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  2 & 3 April 2004

Guest Speaker:  May de Lencquesaing, Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, Bordeaux, France

Total Guests:  1,795

Wines on Auction:  178

Producers:  102

Total Cases:  7,977

Average Price (per case):  R843.36 (Red = R958.10; Dry White = R492.67; Fortified = R222.50; NLH = R846.56; Port = R1,081.07; MCC = R462.72; Semi-sweet = R369.80)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,600 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R6,200 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1964 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R370 - Auction Reserve Gewürz/Weisser Riesling SLH Private Bin S354 2000 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R1,800 - De Wetshof Edeloes 1998 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R410 - Nuy White Muscadel 1997 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R12,000 - Monis Collector's Port Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R530 - J.C. Le Roux Pinot Noir 1990 (1 x 3L)

Total Income:  R6,727,500

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 87%; International = 13%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

2003 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  11 & 12 April 2003

Guest Speaker:  Allan Cheesman (Wine Director, Sainsbury's UK)

Total Guests:  1,598

Wines on Auction:  175

Producers:  96

Total Cases:  8,558

Average Price (per case):  R885.93 (Red = R1,111.88; Dry White = R489.33; Fortified = R266.46; NLH = R853.75; Port = R815.08; MCC = R412.18; Semi-sweet = R324.44)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,250 - Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2001 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R7,000 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1968 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R510 - Nederburg Gewürz/Weisser Riesling SLH Private Bin S354 1999 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R6,600 - Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1986 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R410 - Nuy Red Muscadel 1996 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R7,400 - Monis Port Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R680 - Pongracz MCC 1992 (1 x 3L)

Total Income:  R7,581,770

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 83%; Namibia = 7%; International = 10%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

2002 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  12 & 13 April 2002

Guest Speaker:  Marchese Piero Antinori, Antinori, Italy

Total Guests:  1,576

Wines on Auction:  157

Producers:  84

Total Cases:  8,512

Average Price (per case):  R862.66 (Red = R1,084.36; Dry White = R422.49; Fortified = R354.96; NLH = R782.52; Port = R465.94; MCC = R332.56; Semi-sweet = R292.87)

Highest Price White Wine:  R2,700 - Vergelegen Chardonnay Reserve 1999 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R12,000 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1966 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Semi-sweet:  R430 - Nederburg Muscadel / Chenin Blanc SLH 2002 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R1,800 - De Wetshof Edeloes 1998 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R580 - Boland White Muscadel 1993 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Port:  R2,700 - Monis Port Stamp Collection 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price MCC:  R680 - Pongracz MCC 1990 (1 x 3L)

Total Income:  R7,342,970

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 82.5%; Namibia = 6.5%; International = 11%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

A million rand’s worth of fine wine For the second time in the history of the Auction, a single buyer tops the R1-million mark when SPAR buys R1,23-million worth of wine, accounting for 19.1% of total sales.

2001 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  6 & 7 April 2001

Guest Speaker:  Zelma Long (owner Zelphi Wines, Healdsburg, California; Long Vineyards, Napa, California; Simony Wines, South Africa; Sibyl Winery, Germany)

Total Guests:  1,672

Wines on Auction:  141

Producers:  70

Total Cases:  8,696

Average Price (per case):  R741.68 (Red = R986.04; White = R494.28; Fortified = R348.07)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,000 - De Wetshof Chardonnay D'Honneur 1998 (6 x 1.5l)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R6,400 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1964 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R3,300 - Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1987 (6 x 500ml)

Highest Price Port:  R3,100 - Monis Collectors Port Paarl 300 Anniversary 1961 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R6,449,640

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 84%; Namibia = 7%; International = 9%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

Merging of two companies Following the merger of Distillers Corporation and the Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery, Nederburg becomes part of the Distell group.

2000 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  7 & 8 April 2000

Guest Speaker:  Shin Torii (President, Suntory International, Japan)

Total Guests:  1,666

Wines on Auction:  141

Producers:  64

Total Cases:  8,511

Average Price (per case):  R689.31 (Red = R959.68; White = R424.87; Fortified = R599.70)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,500 - Thelema Chardonnay Reserve 1997 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R5,000 - Zonnebloem Cabernet/Shiraz/Pinotage 1974 (SFW 75th Anniversary Collection) (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R860 - Neethlingshof Rhine Riesling Noble Late Harvest 1990 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R2,400 - Nederburg Private Reserve Port 1964 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R5,866,690

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 86%; Namibia = 6%; International = 8%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

A good year to celebrate a silver jubilee The auction celebrates its silver anniversary with record sales totalling over R5 million for 124 wines from 58 participants, with an average price of R800.87 achieved. Shoprite/Checkers are the top buyers, purchasing R527 400 worth of wine and representing 9.51 % of total sales. The R1-million mark is passed on the first day of bidding in just under an hour.

From Nurse to Winemaker Aspiring winemaker Marianne Katts, a former nurse, is the recipient of a winemaking bursary and becomes the first female wine assistant and quality controller for Nederburg wine farm. The bursary is jointly funded by legendary auctioneer Patrick Grubb and the Nederburg Auction. Marianne travelled to Australia to participate in various wine courses at the Marray Institute at the University of Adelaide in Barossa Valley.

1999 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  19 & 20 March 1999

Guest Speaker:  Günter Brösel (former cellar master of Nederburg, creator of the famous Nederburg Edelkeur)

Total Guests:  1,655

Wines on Auction:  124

Producers:  58

Total Cases:  8,501

Average Price (per case):  R652.32 (Red = R785.78; White = R415.90; Fortified = R567.45)

Highest Price White Wine:  R1,800 - Glen Carlou Chardonnay Reserve 1997 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R6,200 - Lanzerac Pinotage (Vintage Selection) 1964-1969 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R1,500 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1996 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R3,100 - KWV Vintage Port 1929 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R5,545,370

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 84%; Namibia = 7%; International = 9%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1998 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  4 April 1998

Guest Speaker:  Allen Shoup (President, Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates, Washington State, USA)

Total Guests:  1,504

Wines on Auction:  114

Producers:  45

Total Cases:  9,217

Average Price (per case):  R510.64 (Red = R632.53; White = R335.63; Fortified = R360.46)

Highest Price White Wine:  R740 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1995 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R1,850 - Warwick Trilogy 1998 (3 x 1.5l) & R3,700 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1969 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R450 - Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 1998 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R3,700 - Monis Collectors Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R4,706,575

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 69%; Namibia = 6%; International = 25%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

Namibia becomes big buyer at the Nederburg Auction The percentage of sales from buyers in Namibia jumps from 0.97% in 1996 to 7.17% in 1997. Buyers from Namibia accounted for 10.4% of the total sales at the 2013 Nederburg Auction, cementing their presence as key buyers at the event.

1997 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  22 March 1997

Guest Speaker:  L'ubomir Vitek (President, Wine Producers Union, Slovak Republic)

Total Guests:  1,424

Wines on Auction:  116

Producers:  47

Total Cases:  9,948

Average Price (per case):  R442.52 (Red = R544.42; White = R315.55; Fortified = R260.72)

Highest Price White Wine:  R660 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1994 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R4,300 - Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 1982 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R500 - Neethlingshof Rhine Riesling Noble Late Harvest 1990 (6 x 375ml)

Total Income:  R4,402,227

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 53%; Namibia = 7%; International = 40%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1996 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  30 March 1996

Guest Speaker:  Philip Gregan (Wine Institute of New Zealand)

Total Guests:  1,402

Wines on Auction:  112

Producers:  45

Total Cases:  9,816

Average Price (per case):  R342.87 (Red = R390.21; White = R287.17; Fortified = R210.29)

Highest Price White Wine:  R570 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1993 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R4,600 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1965 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R500 - Neethlingshof Rhine Riesling 1990 (6 x 375ml)

Highest Price Fortified:  R1,650 - KWV Late Bottled Vintage Muscadel 1930 (4 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R3,345,965

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 55%; Namibia = 1%; International = 44%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1995 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  8 April 1995

Guest Speaker:  Prof. Alejandro Hernandez (President OIV, Chile)

Total Guests:  1,360

Wines on Auction:  107

Producers:  39

Total Cases:  9,201

Average Price (per case):  R316.11 (Red = R352.38; White = R258.95; Fortified = R240.38)

Highest Price White Wine:  R420 - Glen Carlou Chardonnay 1991 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R5,000 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1968 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R820 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1991 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R2,300 - KWV Port Limited Release 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R2,908,530

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 59%; Namibia = 2%; International = 39%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1994 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  26 March 1994

Guest Speaker:  Robin Day (Orlando Wyndham Group, Australia)

Total Guests:  1,348

Wines on Auction:  99

Producers:  34

Total Cases:  8,637

Average Price (per case):  R238.63 (Red = R291.85; White = R181.53; Fortified = R149.94)

Highest Price White Wine:  R300 - Glen Carlou Chardonnay 1990 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R2,400 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1967 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price NLH:  R540 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1990 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Port:  R1,000 - Monis Collectors Port 1948 (6 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R2,061,041

Breakdown by % of sales:  SA = 52%; Namibia = 1.5%; International = 46.5%

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

The shape of things to come The supermarket trade enters the wine arena - top buyer is Shoprite/Checkers with 8.7% of total sales, followed by Makro with 5.6% and Far Live Trading of Taiwan with 4.4%.

1993 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  3 April 1993

Guest Speaker:  Christian Bizot (Bollinger Champagne, France)

Total Guests:  1,349

Wines on Auction:  88

Producers:  30

Total Cases:  9,021

Average Price (per case):  R175.32 (Red = R217.57; White = R125.63; Fortified = R151.94)

Highest Price White Wine:  R540 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1989 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R3,000 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1968 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,581,559

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

Highest bid on charity Item A record bid of R230 000 for one single item is achieved in aid of charity at the close of the auction. It is paid by the late Mr Graham Beck of Bellingham/Madeba Farms, for a bottle of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve 1979 (1.5L)

1992 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  4 April 1992

Guest Speaker:  Robert Mondavi (Napa Valley, California)

Total Guests:  1,601

Wines on Auction:  121

Producers:  33

Total Cases:  10,489

Average Price (per case):  R201.29 (Red = R300.36; White = R124.57; Fortified = R150.66)

Highest Price White Wine:  R345 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1988 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R3,500 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1967 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R2,111,300

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1991 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  13 April 1991

Guest Speaker:  Robert Drouhin (Maison Joseph Drouin, Beaune, France)

Total Guests:  1,605

Wines on Auction:  93

Producers:  32

Total Cases:  8,152

Average Price (per case):  R244.17 (Red = R344.80; White = R183.86; Fortified = R146.98)

Highest Price White Wine:  R820 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1986 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R8,000 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1969 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,990,465

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

1990 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  31 March 1990

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Paul Pontallier (Chateau Margaux, Bordeaux, France)

Total Guests:  1,602

Wines on Auction:  91

Producers:  26

Total Cases:  7,889

Average Price (per case):  R236.00 (Red = R341.33; White = R158.75)

Highest Price White Wine:  R880 - Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 1987 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R7,100 - Rustenberg 1974 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,861,836

Auction Manager:  Bennie Howard

First woman to address the Auction Marimar Torres is the first woman to address the auction. The proprieter and winegrower for Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery in California, Marimar is originally from Barcelona in Spain and has lived in California since 1975.

1989 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  15 April 1989

Guest Speaker:  Marimar Torres (Torres Wines, Spain & North America)

Total Guests:  1,606

Wines on Auction:  101

Producers:  32

Total Cases:  11,189

Average Price (per case):  R204.35 (Red = R323.52; White = R127.83)

Highest Price White Wine:  R610 - Nederburg Chardonnay 1987 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R4,300 - Lanzerac Pilotage 1969 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R2,286,477

Auction Manager: Astrid Jackson

1988 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  14 April 1988

Guest Speaker:  Jean Hugel (Hugel et Fils, Alsace, France

Total Guests:  1,752

Wines on Auction:  84

Producers:  22

Total Cases:  10,216

Average Price (per case):  R191.41 (Red = R269.39; White = 125.57)

Highest Price White Wine:  R265 - Nederburg Chardonnay 1985 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R10,500 - Lanzerac Pilotage 1969 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,955,482

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

A wine first Heralding the Chardonnay wine cult, Nederburg introduces the first Chardonnay onto the auction - a 1984 vintage.

1987 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  4 April 1987

Guest Speaker:  Paul Bouchard (Bouchard Aine Et Fils, Beaune, France)

Total Guests:  1,675

Wines on Auction:  67

Producers:  22

Total Cases:  9,704

Average Price (per case):  R147.49 (Red = R209.97; White = R99.09)

Highest Price White Wine:  R282 - Nederburg Chardonnay 1984 (6 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R1,100 - Lanzerac Pinotage 1968 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,431,307

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

Founder of international auction addresses the Nederburg Auction The internationally respected winemaker, author and academic, Dr Hans Ambrosi from the Geisenheim Agricultural Institute, Germany, is the keynote speaker. Founder of the German Wine Academy in 1973, he established the world renowned wine auction at Kloster Ebach on which the Nederburg Auction was based.

1986 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  12 April 1986

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Hans Ambrosi (Geisenheim Agricultural Institue, Germany)

Total Guests:  1,711

Wines on Auction:  66

Producers:  21

Total Cases:  9,517

Average Price (per case):  R111.97 (Red = R149.94; White = R77.32)

Highest Price White Wine:  R340 - Nederburg Eminence 1984 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R3,400 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1966 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R1,065,647

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

1985 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  20 April 1985

Guest Speaker:  Eugene Louw (Administrator of the Cape)

Total Guests:  1,760

Wines on Auction:  65

Producers:  17

Total Cases:  9,373

Average Price (per case):  R95.13 (red = R159.66; White = R57.08)

Highest Price White Wine:  R410 - Nederburg Eminence 1976 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R8,250 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1965 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R891,725

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

1984 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  14 March 1984

Guest Speaker:  Tertius Myburgh (Editor, Sunday Times)

Total Guests:  1,612

Wines on Auction:  64

Producers:  18

Total Cases:  6,819

Average Price (per case):  R121.01 (Red = R181.54; White = R79.65)

Highest Price White Wine:  R260 - Nederburg Riesling Edelkeur 1979 & Edelkeur 1981 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R4,000 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1966 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R825,201

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

1983 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  12 March 1983

Guest Speaker:  Sir De Villiers Graaf (Former leader of the opposition, the United Party)

Total Guests:  1,699

Wines on Auction:  71

Producers:  21

Total Cases:  5,624

Average Price (per case):  R119.15 (Red = R187.33; White = R73.82)

Highest Price White Wine:  R350 - Nederburg Weisser Riesling 1978 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R4,o00 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1965 (24 x 375ml)

Total Income:  R670,127

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

1982 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  6 March 2018

Guest Speaker:  Prof. Maynard Amerine (University of California, Davis, USA)

Total Guests:  1,850

Wines on Auction:  68

Producers:  15

Total Cases:  4,568

Average Price (per case):  R161.13 (Red = R237.42; White = R125.71)

Highest Price White Wine:  R480 - Nederburg Bukettraube Edelkeur 1979 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R6,150 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1965 (24 x 375ml)

Total Income:  R719,930

Auction Manager:  Sue Wardrop

	First pre-auction tasting The auction launches a special tasting of some of the products to be offered at the Nederburg Auction. Held in Johannesburg, this first pre-auction tasting is attended by a select group of prospective buyers, including importers and representatives of big retail chains in London and Hamburg.
	First fashion show at the Nederburg Auction The first fashion show is held and hosted by Sarie Magazine. The face and model to represent the inaugural showcase is former Miss South Africa and Miss World Anneline Kriel.

1981 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  7 March 1981

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Dawie de Villiers (Min. of Industries, Commerce & Tourism)

Total Guests:  1,761

Wines on Auction:  71

Producers:  17

Total Cases:  5,279

Average Price (per case):  R106.18 (Red = R129.28; White = R96.29)

Highest Price White Wine:  R360 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1979 (12 x 375ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R2,800 - Nederburg Selected Cabernet 1962 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R560,576

Auction Manager:  Dave Johnson

	Ratio of Red Wines for sale at the Auction increases In 1975 only 8% of the wines on auction were red, with the oldest just five years old. Since 1980 the ratio of red wines to other varietals has been consistently rising to reach a level of 40% and more. Red wines auctioned are also much older in age.
	Venue specially built for the Nederburg Auction The permanent auction hall is built and named after Johann Graue, a previous owner of Nederburg, in recognition of his extensive contribution to quality wine production in South Africa.

1980 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  8 March 1980

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Anton Rupert (Chairman Rembrandt Group)

Total Guests:  2,359

Wines on Auction:  65

Producers:  15

Total Cases:  7,317

Average Price (per case):  R57.44 (Red = R83.21; White = R45.87)

Highest Price White Wine:  R215 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1976 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R410 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1966

Total Income:  R420,344

Auction Manager:  Johan Deale

The Popularity of the Auction One guest was so desperate to be part of the 1979 Nederburg Auction that, neatly dressed in his tuxedo, he stows away in the boot of an Aston Martin just to be part of the prestigious occasion.

1979 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  3 March 1979

Guest Speaker:  Jimmy Kruger (Min. of Justice, Police & Prisons)

Total Guests:  2,140

Wines on Auction:  55

Producers:  17

Total Cases:  7,038

Average Price (per case):  R73.28 (Red = 86.82; White = R64.99)

Highest Price White Wine:  R410 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1973 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R420 - Nederburg Selected Cabernet 1963 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R515,815

Auction Manager:  Johan Deale

1978 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  4 March 1978

Guest Speaker:  Hendrik Schoeman (Min. of Agriculture)

Total Guests:  2,070

Wines on Auction:  62

Producers:  14

Total Cases:  6,539

Average Price (per case):  R56.41 (Red = R68.59; White = R52.80)

Highest Price White Wine:  R145 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1973 & 1974 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R510 - Nederburg Selected Cabernet 1962 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R368,905

Auction Manager:  Christine Rudman

1977 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  26 March 1977

Guest Speaker:  Hendrik Schoeman (Min. of Agriculture)

Total Guests:  1,455

Wines on Auction:  31

Producers:  11

Total Cases:  5,061

Average Price (per case):  R45.51 (Red = 63.00; White = R35.00)

Highest Price White Wine:  R68 - Nederburg Edelkeur 1974 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R430 - Chateau Libertas 1942 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R230,374

Auction Manager:  Christine Rudman

1976 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  14 February 1976

Guest Speaker:  Hendrik Schoeman (Min. of Agriculture)

Total Guests:  1,200

Wines on Auction:  41

Producers:  9

Total Cases:  6,689

Average Price (per case):  R26.12 (Red = R51.56; White = R20.43)

Highest Price White Wine:  R41 - Nederburg Johann Graue Edelkeur 1973 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R400 - Zonnebloem Cabernet 1965

Total Income:  R174,780

Auction Manager(s): B. Rowland, B. Whitfield, J. Burmeister

In the beginning Considered to be the single most important event for the renaissance of the wine industry in the Cape, the Nederburg Auction is created to serve as an incentive to higher wine standards in South Africa, to develop an awareness of premium Cape wines, and to ensure a fair distribution of rare wines. Inspired by events such as Kloster Eberbach and the Hospice de Beaune, and advocated by Lothar Barth, then managing director of SFW, and Jürgen Burmeister, marketing director, the first Auction takes place on 8 March 1975 with five participating wineries and a total of 15 wines on offer.  Source: A Magic Blend. SFW 1925 - 2000, Romi van der Merwe The Nederburg Auction is also a platform to sell the Nederburg Edelkeur ("Noble Choice"), the brand’s signature dessert wine, created by former Nederburg cellarmaster, Günter Brözel. “Lunch at the very first Nederburg Auction was a simple affair. Boerewors rolls eaten at trestle tables on the lawn was as elegant as it got”, remembers the visionary Michael ‘Spatz’ Sperling of Delheim, one of the five original producers to participate at the inaugural event. First SA Wine Auction Cyril Back from Fairview, together with his wife Beryl, successfully bottled their own wine for the first time in 1974, and initiated the Cape’s first public wine auction as a vehicle to market the fledgling Fairview wines. Their first auction, by all accounts, was a success but never transpired into more than just the first auction.

1975 Auction Facts, Stats & Info

Auction Date:  8 March 1975

Guest Speaker:  Hendrik Schoeman (Min. of Agriculture)

Total Guests:  800

Wines on Auction:  15

Producers:   5

Total Cases:   12,400

Average Price (per case):  R19,21

Highest Price White Wine:  R121 - Nederburg Johann Graue Edelkeur 1973 (12 x 750ml)

Highest Price Red Wine:  R150 - Nederburg Johann Graue Cabernet Sauvignon 1970 (12 x 750ml)

Total Income:  R237,000

Auction Manager(s):  B. Rowland, B. Whitfield, J. Burmeister