Wine Department

Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions is a groundbreaking collaboration between leading South African retailer Wine Cellar, sommelier Higgo Jacobs and Strauss & Co. Our curated wine sales present prospective buyers and collectors with meticulously sourced rare and esteemed South African and international wines.


Cape Fine Brandy

ONLINE AUCTION

25 October – 18 November


Recently Sold

Strauss & Co’s wine department offers the finest and rarest wines from the best collections worldwide. As South Africa undergoes a fine wine renaissance, interest in South African vintage wines has reached new heights. Strauss & Co has established benchmark prices and set new records for celebrated South African producers, including BoekenhoutskloofKlein ConstantiaMeerlust and The Sadie Family. Among these wines is an enticing array spanning over 150 years, including The Coats Family Cellar. This cellar is arguably the most prestigious private fine wine collection ever offered in South Africa. Explore recently sold wine lots and auction prices.


Wine Experts

The fine wine team takes every step to ensure credible provenance for our wine. Wine is sourced from private sellers, wine producers and cellars. Each lot undergoes a meticulous inspection and includes a condition report. Unless indicated, all wines are offered in perfect condition. Once selected for auction, the wines are stored in a designated Strauss & Co auction area at the Wine Cellar in Observatory, Cape Town. Our wines represent the pinnacle of rare, properly matured fine wines.

Sarah Jordaan

Sarah Jordaan

Head of Department
Wine

Higgo Jacobs

Higgo Jacobs

Senior Wine Specialist (Consultant)

Roland Peens

Roland Peens

Senior Wine Specialist (Consultant)

Chantelle Johansson

Cataloguer


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Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co annually holds five virtual live auctions and up to nine online-only auctions.
Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.