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
Cap Classique Chronicles: Level up your snack game!
Pair Cap Classique with snacks like popcorn and crisps. Its bright acidity and bubbles enhance the salty crunch, making for a more-ish combination. 🍿🍾
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And that`s another Double Gold Award! 🏅🏅
Our 2018 Cuvée Clive and Blanc de Blancs garnered further praise this awards season with each receiving a Double Gold award at the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge🥂
This is proof that balance, restraint and a deep respect for the natural expression of the vine reap the pick of the bunch 🍇
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Happy Heritage Day, from the House of Graham Beck to yours 🇿🇦
We believe that when we raise the bar, we elevate others along with us. By striving to be better, we make our world better too. Here`s to the spirit of Ubuntu. Here`s to South Africa, our home🥂
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This is the 2018 vintage of our collection’s crown jewel 💎
"One of the best-ever releases of Cuvée Clive, the 2018 wouldn’t look out of place in a lineup of prestige bubblies from Champagne. World class" - Tim Atkin, Master of Wine
Experience the latest chapter on our journey to mastery at the link in our bio.
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Mastery is a journey ✨
Our winemaking team is always testing, tweaking, tuning. The favourite part of our cellar is the playground, where our team creates special projects that enable us to raise the bar and to continue in pursuit of the ever-elusive, perfect bubble.
When we have created something very special, we release it under our Artisan collection, for the connoisseurs of Cap Classique 🥰
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✨ Celebrate Cap Classique month with a R20,000 Society Members` giveaway! ✨
The perfect Cap Classique Collection deserves the perfect home. Purchase any two cases (12 x 750 ml) of your favourite Graham Beck this month and stand a chance to win a SnoMaster 46-bottle Dual Zone Wine Chiller filled with a selection of Graham Beck bubbly, valued at R20,000.
Join the Society today (at no additional cost and with ease) for a chance to win 🥂
Find the link in our bio!
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Cap Classique Chronicles: What is bottle fermentation, and why does it matter? 🍾
The first fermentation turns grape juice into wine. But it’s the second fermentation, right inside the bottle, where the magic happens. Cap Classique gets its signature bubble, fine mousse, and intricate flavour profile from this second fermentation through a process involving the wine, yeast, and natural sugars.
It’s the same age-old technique used to craft Champagne in France, only applied here, on South African soil 🥂
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Indulge in a proudly local pairing, on us 🇿🇦
Toast to #HeritageDay with a South African icon when you meander down to our Robertson Tasting Room on Sunday, 24 September. All guests who enjoy a wine tasting with us will receive a complimentary glass of Graham Beck Brut, coupled with a freshly braai’d boerie roll. There will be limited availability, therefore booking is encouraged.
Book online at the link in our bio.
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#CapClassiqueChronicles: What is the difference between Vintage and Non-Vintage Cap Classique?
`Vintage` encapsulates a single, exceptional year in one bottle, while `Non-Vintage` harmonises various harvests into a unified taste.
Our mission? Mastery of both 🥂
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The celebration continues 🍾
We`re thrilled to announce more momentous wins from the 27th annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, a competition renowned for its hand-picked panel of global wine experts:
The 2018 Blanc de Blancs took top honour with a Platinum medal 🥂🥂
2017 Ultra Brut received Double Gold 🏅🏅
2018 Cuvée Clive received Double Gold 🏅🏅
Delicate and discerning, our Blanc de Blancs stole the show. To receive a Platinum medal, wines need to score at least 96 out of a possible 100 points. Our 100% Chardonnay Cap Classique was one of only 21 entries to achieve this status. It`s a winning week!
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History made 🍾
The results are out! Cuvée Clive has, yet again, clinched the coveted title of Tim Atkin`s `Sparkling Wine of the Year!`
The pedigree and glowing recognition of this Cap Classique is testament to the meticulous dedication we have to our craft.
We`re also celebrating the 2009 Graham Beck Extra Brut 157 being titled “Sparkling Wine Discovery of the Year” – an exclusive new release coming to you soon!
With a total of seven wines receiving 90+ points, this achievement is not only a triumph for the House of Graham Beck but signifies a monumental leap for the Cap Classique category on the world stage.
2018 Graham Beck Cuvée Clive: Titled ‘Sparkling Wine of the Year’, 97 points
2009 Graham Beck Extra Brut 157: Titled `Sparkling Wine Discovery of the Year`, 96 points
2018 Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs: 94 points
2018 Graham Beck Vintage Pinot Noir Rosé: 93 points
2017 Graham Beck Ultra Brut: 93 points
Graham Beck Brut Rosé: 91 points
Graham Beck Brut: 90 points
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From our House to yours🥂
Celebrate Cap Classique month with us by joining Cellar Master Pierre de Klerk for a virtual tasting and journey through our world, digitally.
Your ticket includes the virtual tasting, a bottle each of Blanc de Blancs 2018, Pinot Noir Rosé 2018, Ultra Brut 2017, and the newly launched Cuvée Clive 2018.
Thursday, 14 September | 18:00 - 19:30 | Ticket price: R1500 for a group of up to 10 people.
Book: simone@beckfamilyestates.co.za by 7 September.
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When only the *pop* of a perfectly crafted bottle of Cap Classique will do 🍾
Why settle for anything less?
Happy #CapClassiqueDay! 🥂
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Have you entered yet? 😉
If you participated in our #WomensMonth quiz and received a special 20% off coupon, you only have three days left to seize this opportunity:
Treat yourself to a case of our exquisite Rosé bubbly and get entered into an exciting draw. Prizes include a mixed case featuring our Pinot Noir Rosé, Brut Rosé, and Bliss Nectar Rosé, as well as a curated Graham Beck hamper worth R5,240 🥂
Take the quiz at the 🔗 in our bio.
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The perfect choice to celebrate life`s sweeter moments 🍬
Indulge in the allure of our Bliss Nectar Rosé. Designed for those who are playful by nature, this vibrant and luscious bubbly offers a delightful journey of floral aromas, subtle spice, and juicy red berry flavours🥂
Shop at the 🔗 in our bio.
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A pioneering journey of Pinot Noir 🍾
This Pinot Noir Day, journey to the home of Chef Junior Kotane of Soweto’s 1947 on Vilakazi Street restaurant, where he pairs his signature Sea Bass & Risotto with our Pinot Noir Rosé.
Vibrant acidity meets rich flavours — a pairing that will be just up your street 🥂
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Don`t miss out on our #WomensMonth online quiz!
Discover which of our exquisite rosé bubblies best represents YOU and unlock a special 20% coupon code for our trio of pinks.
Are you a Brut, Nectar or Vintage woman? Find out by taking the quiz at the link in our bio.
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Another reason to take part in our #WomensMonth quiz 🥂
Once you have revealed your signature rosé, use the coupon code provided at the end of the quiz to purchase any case of Graham Beck Rosé and automatically stand a chance to win:
• 2 bottles each of our Pinot Noir Rosé Vintage, Brut Rosé and Bliss Nectar Rosé
• A curated Graham Beck hamper worth R5,240
Sign up to the Graham Beck Society to participate in the quiz and pop open a world of benefits 🍾
Find the link in our bio!
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Not white, not red, but perfectly pink and delightful 🥰
Embrace the in-between season with our range of Cap Classique Rosés. Whether it`s our Pinot Noir Rosé, Brut Rosé, or Bliss Nectar Rosé, these wines are the ideal companions for celebrating love, laughter, and all the moments in-between 🥂
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Reveal your signature rosé this #WomensMonth 💖
Which of our Cap Classiques is the rosé of your dreams? Take our fun pop quiz to reveal your rosé, and receive a 20% coupon code with which to purchase your perfect pink partner 🥰
Start the quiz at the 🔗 in our bio.
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