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A New Vintage of Prestige: Aspire Art x Rueda Wine Co. Redefine the Fine Wine Auction Scene in South Africa

With June’s debut auction a resounding success, all eyes are now on the next pour.

10th July 2025
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William Kentridge

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A quiet but powerful transformation is reshaping South Africa’s wine legacy. Once seen as a peripheral player, the country now stands among the world’s most respected wine-producing nations. That momentum took a bold leap forward in June, when Aspire Art partnered with Rueda Wine Co. to host a landmark event: The Grand Pour: Rare & Premier Wines.

Held on 12 June 2025 in Rosebank, Johannesburg, the inaugural wine auction introduced Aspire’s new dedicated Wine Category—a move that sent ripples through both the art and wine collecting worlds. It wasn’t just an auction; it was the start of something rare and deeply resonant.


🍇 Where Fine Art Meets Fine Wine

Marelize van Zyl – CEO Aspire Art

Backed by Aspire’s reputation for curating blue-chip art auctions, and Rueda Wine Co.’s global reach in sourcing rare vintages, The Grand Pour set out to elevate wine to its rightful place among collectible assets.

“There’s an undeniable synergy between fine art and fine wine,” noted Marelize van Zyl, Head of Sale at Aspire. “Our clients are looking for value, yes—but also for story, culture, and experience.”

The event didn’t disappoint. Featuring an expertly curated catalogue valued at over R2 million, the auction offered both iconic South African wines and revered international classics—from Porseleinberg Syrah and Sadie Family Columella, to Château Lafite-Rothschild and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.


📈 Post-Auction Highlights: Records, Revelations & Rising Interest

The results? A resounding success. Bidding was competitive, with strong demand for 100-point South African wines and globally revered labels.

Collectors showed serious interest in the growing legitimacy of South African fine wine as a global asset class. Not only did the auction validate South Africa’s place on the world wine map—it also signalled a cultural shift: wine is no longer just for drinking, but for collecting, curating, and investing in.

Aspire Art now joins a rare group of institutions globally that treat wine as a passion investment on equal footing with art, jewellery, and other high-value collectibles.

Fernando Ruede

“This is more than a transaction. It’s a cultural shift—an invitation to collect stories, not just objects,” said

Fernando Rueda, Managing Director of RWC.


🔮 What’s Next? A Bigger Pour on the Horizon

Following the success of June’s auction, Aspire Art and Rueda Wine Co. have announced their next fine wine auction for Spring 2025. The new edition promises an even deeper dive into vintage rarity, global excellence, and African wine prestige.

With plans to include more interactive tastings, digital platforms, and global bidder engagement, this is shaping up to become one of the continent’s premier fine wine events.


🥂 Final Sip: A Rising Market for the Refined Collector

As younger generations of investors seek meaning in what they buy and collect, wine is emerging as the perfect intersection of culture, craftsmanship, and capital growth. From cellar to sale, every bottle tells a story—and The Grand Pour was a stunning first chapter.

If you missed this one, don’t worry. The next pour is already in motion.

Stay updated: aspireart.net/news

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