The 2024 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction has raised $335,697 in support of Cranford Hospice.
More than 300 wine enthusiasts gathered at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre on the weekend to celebrate the local wine industry.
The bidding competition was fierce right from the start, taking only seven lots to raise the first $50,000.
Lot 23, a privately donated vertical of Te Mata Estate Coleraine spanning four decades, was tipped to be one of the standouts of the day before bidding started.
The 37-bottle collection was purchased by Isaac’s Plumbing and Electrical– a long-time sponsor and supporter of the auction – for $18,000.
Isaac’s director Gavin Streeter immediately donated the lot back to be re-auctioned, and it was purchased a second time for $16,500.
“It was an amazing moment. The crowd was blown away, and I think it inspired the room to continue their generous bidding right to the very last lot,” says Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction General Manager, Sam Kershaw.
“In what are challenging economic times, the Hawke’s Bay community showed up in an extraordinary way. We are thrilled to have raised so much money this year. It shows how incredibly cherished and valued Cranford Hospice is across our region.”
Cranford Hospice, which provides palliative care services to the Hawke’s Bay community, relies heavily on donations, and the annual Wine Auction remains its largest private annual donor.
Every cent raised goes directly to support the hospice, making a significant impact on the lives of countless families.
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