A press release from Tsogo Sun reveals that the hotel group of 14 casinos and over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa, and Seychelles knocked down several deals at the recent Nederburg and Cape Winemakers Guild Auctions. “The most expensive wine purchased at both auctions was the Kanonkop Paul Sauer, which fetched R7 500 for six bottles at the Nederburg auction and R8 600 at the Cape Winemakers Guild auction. The team purchased predominantly red wines, along with a ‘stunning aged Port’. Most of the wines bought are structured and aged, being more than five years old.”

The group spent just under R3,2 million “firmly nailing its colours to the mast in respect of its commitment to offering guests an exceptional experience in food and beverage. The group took top spot at both auctions for total wine sales by a single bidder – the first time that a hotel group topped the list at the Nederburg auction.

They spent R723 900 at the Nederburg auction, representing 10.3% of the wines on auction and 1 014 bottles of wine, and R2,47 million at the Cape Winemakers Guild auction, representing 3036 bottles.

The Tsogo Sun delegation of five of the group’s wine aficionados included Garry Reed, General Manager of Southern Sun The Cullinan in Cape Town; Norman Wallace and John van Rooyen, both Operations Directors; Georgio Meletiou, Western Cape Regional Sommelier; and Miguel Chan, Group Sommelier. The team’s brief was to buy an outstanding selection of wines at the best possible prices in order for Tsogo Sun to create great experiences for its guests.”

By getting behind the top end of SA wine, Tsogo have transformed the pricey end of the business and opened a natural showcase for SA wine lovers and a huge opportunity for tourists to taste the best of the SA cellar.