Strauss & co - 13 February 2016, Cape Town

The Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Experience Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir producers present a unique collection of South Africa’s finest Pinot Noirs. Offered in a variety of measures and vintages, combined with a three-night stay in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The winning bidder will enjoy accommodation for twelve people for three nights in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. A braai hosted by Peter Finlayson for twelve people at the Bouchard Finlayson’s Manor House. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu with the Newton Johnson family as well as a winemakers lunch at Creation with JC and Carolyn Martin. Quite simply “Heaven on Earth”. A two-hour long outdoors photography workshop for twelve with Leanne Dryburgh, accredited South African photographer and Western Cape Manager of the South African professional photographers (www.photowalkers.com ). In addition the winning bidder will receive: Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir Magnums: 2006, 2007 & 2008. Six bottles of Creation Art of Pinot Noir 2015. Creation Reserve Pinot Noir 2015 5 litre with Riedel Sommelier Pinot Noir glasses. A 2013 Magnum of Sumaridge Pinot Noir. A Crystallum Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir 2014 Magnum. Domaine des Dieux Josephine Pinot Noir 2011 Magnum. A Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2000 4.5 litre Jeroboam. Hannes Storm Vrede Pinot Noir 2013 & Moya’s Pinot Noir 2013. La Vierge Noir Pinot Noir 2011, 2012, 2013 Magnums. A Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2015 5 litre bottle. Six bottles of Ataraxia Chardonnay 2013 (Doesn’t produce Pinot Noir). AUCTION AMBASSADORS - The Hemel-en-Aarde Winegrowers Lot Summary Accommodation for twelve people for three nights in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. — A braai for twelve people at the Bouchard Finlayson’s Manor House. — Winemakers lunch with Carolyn and JCMartin for twelve people. — A selection of assorted large format Pinot Noir. — Lunch for twelve guests hosted by the Newton Johnson family. — A photography workshop for twelve guests. — 73