The Nederburg Auction is pleased to once again host the popular public pre-auction wine tasting events in South Africa's two major regions. If you have an appreciation for exclusive, rare wines, take some time out from your everyday schedule to join wine expert Bennie Howard for a preview of some of the extraordinary wines on offer at this year's auction, now in its 36th year.

As only licensees may bid on the Auction, which takes place on September 3 and 4, the pre-tasting is the ideal opportunity for wine lovers to select the wines they would like to acquire, which can be purchased on their behalf by their local liquor outlet, wine shop owners or supermarket wine buyers.

The Cape Town tasting takes place at the recently opened Upper Eastside Hotel, Brickfield Road, Woodstock on Thursday evening, 15th July, and the Johannesburg tasting takes place on Wednesday evening 21st July at the Southern Sun Grayston Hotel, corner of Rivonia Road and Grayston Drive in Sandton. Both tastings will start at 19:00 for 19:30.

Tickets cost R120 per person and will include sparkling wine on arrival and snacks afterwards. Bookings can be made through Computicket or visit the auction website for details.