Timed Online Auction, 28 January - 9 February 2026

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Wine Cellar, fine wine merchants. His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Wine Cellar thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

The Rhône valley was one of David's favoured regions, known for its diverse range of reds and whites. These were quintessential French wines from excellent easy-drinking, to fine, long-term treasures. He enjoyed wines from all the villages from Vaucluse to Vacqueyras, and Cornas to Côte-Rôtie. David focused on top vintages for long-term maturation and lesser vintages for earlier drinking. The highlight perhaps is his deep collection of top Châteauneuf-du-Pape from great vintages like 2010 and 2007.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@winecellar.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

‘A collaboration between Nicolas Jaboulet and the Perrin family. Very fresh, juicy and bright with red cherry and raspberry fruit, as well as a bit of pepper. Very fresh, pure and supple with nice grip. This is bright and drinkable, and the essence of Northern Rhone Syrah.’ - Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com, 93/100 (Jan 2016)

‘Mid crimson. Pale rim. Light and lively with good energy though much more open and readable than most Hermitages. Easy peasy but good freshness and attack.2018-2028’ - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Oct 2014)