Our Story
About Graham Beck
When our founder Graham Beck began his journey crafting South Africa’s premier sparkling wine known as Cap Classique, his goal was simple: to introduce a premium bubbly that’s always worthy of the moment.
Sparkling wine is the perfect drink to enhance any moment and not just for celebrations. Yet, what is designed to delight can sometimes cause unnecessary stress. Between too many choices, high prices, and labels that are hard to understand, it can be hard to know where to even start.
Affectionately known as “Mr. Bubbles,” Pieter Ferreira is our founding cellar master, honing Graham Beck’s signature style since 1991. Now, as head of the Cap Classique association, his exuberance and dedication to sparkling wines knows no bounds. In 2010, and after 12 years of mentorship, Pieter passed the torch to our cellar master, Pierre de Klerk. Pierre’s talent and attention to detail shine through in all Graham Beck wines.
“Crafting world-class sparkling wines is a process that demands your undivided attention, passion, dedication, and creativity.”
– Pieter “Mr. Bubbles” Ferreira
Year-Round Revelry • No matter the weather, there is a Graham Beck Cap Classique for every season.
We have been honing our craft of bottle-fermented sparkling wine to offer a collection of vintage cuvées that are masterpieces of complexity and flavour. Matured for a minimum of four years on lees, the versatility of our Vintage Cap Classique Collection elevates any culinary experience, from the simplest fare to a hearty winter feast.
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2024 `Bubbly of the Year` Winner 🥂 We are delighted to share our exceptional achievements at the recently-held National Wine Challenge:
Bubbly of the Year & Grand Cru Award: Graham Beck Cuvée Clive.
Top 100 & Double Platinum Awards: Graham Beck Ultra Brut, Graham Beck Brut Rosé, Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs.
Double Gold Award: Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé.
Once again, these accolades reflect the unwavering dedication and passionate pursuit of the perfect bubble at the House of Graham Beck.
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Guardians of nature • The House of Graham Beck was the second wine farm in South Africa to receive the prestigious WWF Conservation Champion Status. As part of the Rooiberg Breederivier Conservancy, together we protect over 51,000 hectares of the Cape Flora Kingdom, one of the world’s 35 biodiversity hotspots. Our commitment to regenerative practices ensures the preservation of this unique ecosystem for generations to come.
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Celebrating What Matters with @miss_lira and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the @niroxfoundation.
Video credit: @wine.dine.travel 🥂
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Taste the Legacy • The iconic Cuvée Clive, a five-time Tim Atkin, Master of Wine `Cap Classique of the Year` winner and crown jewel of our Icon Collection, is crafted only in exceptional vintages. The 2018 Cuvée Clive, the tenth release in 18 years, has spent five years on lees, highlighting our commitment to raising the bar as a specialist bottle-fermented sparkling wine producer.
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Versatility in Every Sip • More than just a welcome toast, our Vintage Cap Classique enriches the entire dining experience. With its complex and rich profile, created from extended lees ageing, this sparkling wine complements every course—from the delicate flavours of starters through the robustness of mains and onto the sweet finale of desserts. Its lively acidity and fine bubbles enhance each dish, making every meal a celebration.
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Featuring the pride of our estate this #ChardonnayDay • An ode to our unique Robertson limestone terroir, our Blanc de Blancs is crafted from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay grapes and aged for a minimum of 5 years on the lees to showcase a signature expression of this award-winning cuvée.
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The Difference is the Dosage • Our Ultra Brut is a truly unique Cap Classique made with no sugar added in the dosage. Without the cloak of added sugars, every detail of the vineyard and winemaking process shines through. It is a bubbly that bares all — a dry, naturally crafted cuvée.
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Let the bubbles flow 🥂 This #SabrageDay, we’re uncorking the weekend with a splash, celebrating the timeless tradition of sabrage at the House of Graham Beck 🍾
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Mom is, and always will be, an exceptional vintage.
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Hallmarks of a Vintage • The hallmark of our Vintage Cap Classique lies in the art of time — from the gentle turning of bottles called `riddling` to a minimum of 4 years ageing on lees in our cellar`s coolest corners. Patience is our ally, for it is through this unhurried process that a vintage sparkling wine becomes a timeless expression of the land, the vine, and the enduring passion of our master craftsmen.
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Mastering the Elements • Rain or shine, wind or frost - each vintage presents its unique challenges, but creating Cap Classique is an art of mastery. Our team faces the elements head-on, their expertise honed through years of astute observation and adaptation, to craft sparkling wines that celebrate a moment in time and place.
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The Story of a Year • Each Graham Beck vintage cuvée is a time capsule, embodying the inimitable qualities of that year`s outstanding grapes. Where non-vintage blends are a tapestry of different years, our vintage cuvées are distinctive and singular, encapsulating the full character of a single season.
Every bottle tells the story of a year’s journey from vine to vintage, a unique story sealed with a cork.
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Within the cool cellar walls, Pieter and Pierre, our Cap Classique masters, work diligently in our Innovation Cellar, their creative playground, a realm where small but important details like a selection of closures and fermentation vessels form part of the subjects of their craft. Here, every detail is an experiment, a step toward perfection, a continuous pursuit of the sublime.
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In the realm of the refined, every nuance becomes an artistic playground for our master craftsmen. The Artisan Collection offers a space for them to showcase their ingenuity, creating limited-edition, unique artworks of the vine for the astute Cap Classique connoisseur.
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Our Robertson Estate is home to a diverse and inspiring art collection that reflects our House`s appreciation for creativity. Amongst these treasured pieces are the dynamic sculptures by Edoardo Villa, a maestro who shaped sharp contours and curved planes into abstract forms inspired by the African landscape.
This #WorldArtDay, join us in admiring the mastery that defines these impressive works of art.
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Embracing tradition, the classic Méthode Champenoise (also known as Méthode Traditionnelle) is the cornerstone of our Cap Classique philosophy. This age-old French technique of in-bottle fermentation underpins our dedication to crafting sparkling wines of unparalleled complexity and finesse, mirroring the artisanal spirit of the world`s most celebrated bubblies.
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Specialising in the best. In 2016, the House of Graham Beck decided to specialise in one style only: Cap Classique. This meant halting the production of our still wines in order to relentlessly focus on mastering a bottle-fermented South African sparkling wine that rival’s the world’s finest. A pursuit of the perfect bubble that knows no bounds.
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Congratulations to @zan_mnisi, the winner of our #GrahamBeckMoment competition 🥂
While we wish every hour could be golden hour, today, one wish shines brighter. Awaiting you is R10,000 worth of Black Betty Jewellery and Graham Beck Vintage Cap Classiques.
To all who shared their sun-soaked memories, a heartfelt thank you.
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In the glow of the weekend, we gather with stories and laughter. Here`s to moments that move us closer.
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