Norval Foundation Benefit Auction 2022
Live Virtual Auction, 8 December 2022
Norval Foundation Benefit Auction 2022
About the SessionStrauss & Co is delighted to once again join forces with the Norval Foundation in showcasing an outstanding selection of fully donated artworks, bespoke experiences and fine wine to be sold to benefit Norval Foundation and their Education Programme. We invite patrons of Norval Foundation and Strauss & Co clients to lend their support to this worthy cause.
The money raised by the auction will contribute to the museum’s future education programme and facilities, as well as the ongoing exhibitions programme that focuses primarily on making art available to people of all backgrounds.
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About this Item
Vilafonté is a high-profile, internationally collectable wine founded in 1997. Meticulous viticulture and modern cellar practices ensured that Vilafonté is at the cutting-edge of fine wine. The Merlot and Malbec dominated Vilafonté Series M offers more spice and flair, while the Cabernet Sauvignon based Vilafonté Series C is a serious and more structured wine. The maiden vintages offers a perfectly mature and poised wine almost two decades down the line. Series C and M are of the highest scoring Bordeaux-style reds in South wines, recently rated in the 2024 Robert Parker Wine Advocate report as the highest scoring red wine from South Africa, ever. Today Vilafonté is South Africa’s most luxurious and collectable red wine brand.
Vilafonté owner Michael Ratcliffe will donate a 6 bottle multi-vintage vertical case of the award-winning Vilafonté Series M. The collection will be personalised and signed. In addition, the winning bidder will receive a private tutored wine & barrel tasting for up to 16 people hosted personally by Michael and/or Vilafonté winemaker Chris de Vries at the Vilafonté Winery in Stellenbosch.
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Kindly donated by Vilafonté Wines.
The winning bidder and up to three guests will overnight in two deluxe balcony rooms at Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House in Stellenbosch. Classic meets contemporary at this elegant Victorian villa set in a landscaped English garden. With a history spanning over 100 years and a major revamp in 2019 - it is the epitome of modern luxury combined with the charm of historic Stellenbosch. Located in the heart of the town, it is within 100 m easy walking distance of the world-renowned Fat Butcher steakhouse.
The winning bidder and three guests will be treated to a VIP meal at Stellenbosch dining institution The Fat Butcher and welcomed personally by owner Rita Swart with a special bottle or two of Vilafonté to further lubricate the evening.
A truly unique experience awaits.
About Vilafonté
A 25 year old winemaking venture founded by the Head of Viticulture from Opus One, the head winemaker from Mondavi in California and South African vintner Michael S. Ratcliffe. Michael is Chairman of Stellenbosch Wine Routes, Chair of Stellenbosch Tourism and Chairman of boutique firm Wine Business Advisors.
Vilafonté was recently named best red wine producer and ‘Outstanding Global Producer’ at the international Wine & Spirits Competition in London. Vilafonté was crowned as the ‘Best Bordeaux blend in the World' at the Six-Nations wine competition in 2019 and received South Africa’s highest rating in 2021 from James Suckling for a South African red wine.
www.vilafonte.com
Terms & conditions
Dates for the wine tasting, hotel accommodation and dinner are strictly subject to availability. Any and all additional expenses, transport, courier costs, gratuities and extras not specifically included above are excluded from the donation. The donation is intended as a single occasion and any changes from the proposed itinerary will only be considered subject to availability and convenience.
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