Graham Beck Brut Rosé

Winemaker Graham Beck on the winery

“Graham Beck founded his winery in Robertson, South Africa, in 1983 with a clear ambition: to craft sparkling wines capable of standing alongside the finest in the world. The limestone-rich soils and significant differences between day and night temperatures proved particularly suited to sparkling wine production. Since 1991, we have been making our Cap Classique using the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Through careful grape selection, precision and ageing on the lees, we pursue elegance and a distinctive house style.”

And on Western Cape, South-Africa

“Our Brut Rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the Western Cape. The grapes are hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed. Each variety is fermented separately before we bring the base wines together. Its distinctive silver-pink colour develops through a natural enzymatic reaction while the Pinot Noir grapes are transported to the cellar. The wine then undergoes a second fermentation in bottle and spends 15-18 months ageing on the lees. This creates fine bubbles and subtle yeasty notes. Aromas of raspberries, cherries and red berries are complemented by bright acidity, a hint of minerality and an elegant finish.”