David joked that one day I would have to sell his extensive wine collection, catalogued on a humungous spreadsheet with all the information you could ever imagine. His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world, and his generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. With sadness,
Strauss & Co is proud to present a landmark fine wine auction celebrating South Africa’s vinous heritage – featuring the Engen Cellar Collection, an extraordinary private cellar that includes some of the rarest and most historically significant South African wines from the 1970s to 1980s. This cellar has exceeded all expectations in both condition and consistency, particularly remarkable given the age of the
The partnership between Africa’s leading art and collectables Auction House Strauss & Co, retailer WineCellar and Higgo Jacobs has given insight into South Africa’s wine history and boosted the fine wine market. The Strauss & Co auction platform has allowed collectors and consumers to buy and sell old wines that have been vetted by a specialist team. Strauss & Co has offered wines
The April online auction brings together three of South Africa’s most distinguished and sought-after producers—Le Riche, David & Nadia and Restless River—each renowned for their dedication to terroir, craftsmanship, and producing refined, long-aging and exciting wines. Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a South African benchmark, produced by Christo le Riche who took over from
CAPE TOWN – Strauss & Co commenced its 2025 sales programme with February Sales, one live and six online auctions encompassing art, wine and design. Held during the bustling week of 12th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and 2nd edition of the Stellenbosch Triennale, the seven curated auctions netted a combined income of R18 511 384 / $1 005 681.
Strauss & Co is proud to unlock our first offering from a remarkable private cellar of a respected collector in our July timed online wine auction.
Strauss & Co is thrilled to announce its annual Sweets & Fortified Wine Auction, showcasing a collection of vintage wines that epitomise excellence. This month’s auction also features an enticing array of new rarities in the Additional Finds session, promising enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to acquire exceptional bottles.
Strauss & Co is privileged to present the auction of a beautifully curated private cellar from a respected collector in our upcoming timed online wine auction.
Strauss & Co’s March Timed Online Wine auction is themed around the 2014 Vintage. One of the most important measures of great wine is that it should be age-worthy, that it should become more pleasurable and more interesting to drink with time in the bottle. Just how well do modern-era South African wines perform as they get older?
The Rhône theme, which has rapidly become one of the most sought-after selections at Strauss & Co and is set to take centre stage for the first timed online wine auction of 2024 from Monday 5 February until it closes at one minute intervals from 18h00 on Monday 12 February Over the past decade, South
