The tasting notes, environmental factors, the science, and the process of creating some of South Africa’s finest wines is being brought to life through unique art generated using artificial intelligence (AI) at this year’s Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase. Each art piece will embody ‘The Art of Wine’, which is the deep creativity that goes into the winemaking process. This year explores the profound connection between wine and art, where every sip is a masterpiece and each wine collection an artwork. 

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The 2023 auction exhibits will take place in Cape Town (August 24, 2023) and Johannesburg (August 30, 2023), offering attendees the chance to sample top-tier wines from the country and engage in a wine and art auction, with proceeds benefitting the Guild’s Protégé Development Programme. Wine possesses an extraordinary capacity to heighten our senses, guiding us through a sensory expedition beyond simple pleasure. Certain wines are revered as artistic marvels, their creators hailed as genuine artists. This year’s event theme, ‘The Art of Wine,’ delves into the intricate aspects of winemaking, unraveling the skill, imagination, and environment contributing to each outstanding bottle’s creation.

Nthabiseng Matshekga, Nedbank’s Executive Head for Group Marketing, expresses excitement: “At this auction showcase, Nedbank aims to unveil the craftsmanship behind every winemaker, transcending the typical wine appreciation. It’s a celebration where craftsmanship, culture, and creativity converge.” She invites everyone to partake in an extraordinary experience that heightens senses and deepens comprehension of the artistry in each sip.

During the showcase, every wine becomes a canvas portraying the winemaker’s artistic journey. To visually capture this process, Nedbank collaborates closely with winemakers, using AI art generation to create bespoke artworks based on each wine’s evolution. This results in a visual representation of the intricate artistic process culminating in every bottle, encapsulating ‘The Art of Wine.’ Gordon Newton Johnson, esteemed winemaker and chair of the Cape Winemakers Guild, remarks, “Each sip reveals dedication, innovation, and passion. Through The Art of Wine, we invite you to witness our craft’s essence, where each wine narrates a unique story and delivers a one-of-a-kind sensory encounter.”

‘The Art of Wine’ beckons wine enthusiasts, collectors, and connoisseurs to indulge in an unparalleled journey of taste, aroma, and creativity. It’s an invitation to celebrate the seamless fusion of wine and art, where each bottle represents a masterpiece and every sip unfolds a revelation. The Nedbank and Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcases will take place on the following dates: 

Cape Town Auction Showcase 

Date: Thursday, 24 August 2023. 

Time: 18:00 

Venue: CTICC 1, Jasminium Conservatory. 

Website: Cape Town Auction Showcase  

 

Johannesburg Auction Showcase 

Date: Wednesday, 30 August 2023. 

Time: 18:00 

Venue: Nedbank Atrium, Nedbank, Sandton. 

Website: Johannesburg Auction Showcase