Cape Winemakers Guild Auction 2026 sales figures

South Africa's Cape Winemakers Guild Auction posted R18.22m in sales at its 42nd edition, up 5.9% from the previous year. While volumes surged 16% with 2,220 cases sold, the average price per bottle dropped from R1,501 to R1,368, suggesting a shift towards more accessible price points even as overall demand strengthened.