Hawke's Bay Wine Auction to raise funds for Cranford Hospice on Saturday
The 29th annual Hawke's Bay Wine Auction will see close to 650 wine lovers and enthusiasts fill Toitoi HB Arts & Events Centre on Saturday, with much-needed funds raised for Cranford Hospice.
Guests will sample a line up of 41 Hawke’s Bay wine blends that will be up for grabs later in the day.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, General Manager Elisha Milmine said: "This event not only gives us the opportunity to showcase the quality and diversity of our wines and our world-class wine region, but also our feature artist - Anna Jepson".
“This event is possible due to these generous, talented people and a group of corporate partners that are passionate about quality and giving to Cranford Hospice.”
“It has been a tough year for many, but that hasn’t stopped Jenny Giblin of House of Travel extending the time frame for the Travel Vanuatu package, of which we are truly grateful. We are looking forward to Saturday when these items go under the hammer to raise funds for Cranford Hospice” Mrs Milmine said.
Mike McRoberts, Event Ambassador says, he is delighted to be involved with this event for the second year.
"It is truly heart-warming. I am working with Chairperson Kate Radburnd of Radburnd Cellars and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers on this year’s exciting Ambassadors Lot, bidders will want to get their hands on this wine and experience package."
The 2020 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, Feature Artist -Anna Jepson, has painted ‘Bacchus’, the mythological ancient god of wine and agriculture who was thought to wander the earth teaching people how to cultivate and grow grapes and help process the wine, often travelling with a leopard at his side.
The ‘Bacchus’ painting has been travelling around Hawke’s Bay on display in many locations since his reveal in July. The painting has had many admirers and people speculating what the sale price will be.
Milmine said the event is your chance to group together with friends, wander the room speaking with winemakers while tasting often unique and always exceptional wines they have on auction.
"This is followed by the auction, raise your paddles to walk away with some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wines, one travel package or our feature art piece. There is a blend, a collection, an experience that will captivate everyone."
Event tickets are on sale for $60 at www.hawkesbaywineauction.co.nz and absentee bidding is also available.
