In 1994 Graham Beck Brut NV was chosen as the celebratory drink at the inauguration of South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela. More recently, after declaring his intention to run for president in February this year, Barack Obama took his wife, Michelle, to one of their favourite restaurants in Chicago. The sommelier recommended two glasses of Graham Beck Brut NV - an eminently suitable African fizz for an African American presidential candidate! The Obamas were so impressed with this bubbly that they ordered six bottles for the 4th November. The corks were then ceremoniously popped to celebrate the election of the 44th American president before Barack Obama addressed the world at Grant Park. "I am honoured that the Obamas chose our non-vintage Brut to toast their historic win," says Graham Beck's cellarmaster, Pieter Ferreira who, coincidently, was in Chicago at the time as part of his three-week market tour of the United States. "I always hope people choose to celebrate important milestones with our Graham Beck Cap Classique wines, and this is certainly a momentous occasion," comments an elated Pieter. From Madiba magic to Obama mania - Graham Beck Brut has been the bubbly to beat! For further information please contact Ann Ferreira at Graham Beck Wines - (021) 874-1258 or www.grahambeckwines.com.