Whether it's the love between romantic partners, the love between friends and family, or even self-love, it's important to take the time to appreciate and honour the sparkling romance and special relationships in our lives. No matter what you say, say it with love. Say it with Graham Beck.
A bouquet of rosé - for someone special
Spoil your Valentine (or treat yourself) this month to our carefully curated case of best-selling Cap Classique rosés. This Valentine's exclusive hamper is available this month only and includes the following:
- Bouquet of Rosé Case - including two bottles of each of the following: Brut Rosé NV, Bliss Nectar Rosé NV and Pinot Noir Rosé 2017
- Pink Graham Beck Bubbly Stopper
- Beautiful Valentine's card with a personalised message from you to spoil that someone special
Retail value: R1570
Special Valentine's Offer: R1256 (save 20%)
Order online HERE
Night harvest 2023: an adventure among the stars
Now in its third year, night harvesting is the new normal for picking all grapes at the Robertson estate. After making this decision in 2020 and reaping fruitful results.
Once a year around this time, our vineyard and cellar team gather under the stars for a great adventure: night harvest for the new vintage of Graham Beck Cap Classique! 2023 marks our 33rd harvest and third annual 100% night harvest since our maiden vintage in 1991.
“While January may be a slow start for some, it’s the exact opposite at Graham Beck. Since early December, we have been keeping a close eye on the grapes to predict the optimal picking date, which started on 5 January 2023,” shares Pierre de Klerk (Cellar Master).
Benefits of night harvesting
Quality parameters positively influenced by bringing in cooler grapes with night presses:
- Increased flavour: Preservation and protection of aroma and aroma precursor components.
- Preserving a low pH - essential for quality Cap Classique.
- Preservation of acid: Heat accelerates the precipitation of organic acids in grapes and juice and necessitates the addition of tartaric acid to juice - especially press juice.
- The vineyard team prefers the lower temperatures at night for picking.
- Lower oxidation potential: Reduced amounts of additives such as SO2, PVPP, bentonite, etc. (the same process that turns a cut apple brown)
- Lower phenolic extraction that, in turn will lead to reduced product additions to the juice and wine.
Future thinking
The new year also sees a new milestone in the production of Cap Classique. As of harvest 2023, wine has to remain on the lees for a minimum of 12 months to be titled ‘Cap Classique’. This is a momentous moment for the industry, which is working hard to elevate quality. At Graham Beck, all our sparkling wines are aged for a minimum of 15 months on the lees.
Celebrate what matters with Graham Beck, visit grahambeck.com to book your visit or shop online.