Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 20 - 27 September 2021
Wine
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About this Item
Graham Beck, founded in 1983 and situated in the Breede River Valley, is one of South Africa's leading estates. Pieter Ferreira, who's affectionately known as Bubbles (because of his passion for Méthode Cap Classique and Champagne), has been the driving force at Graham Beck since 1990. They were one of the first farms to be awarded WWF Conservation Champion Status and have undertaken a number of environmental and philanthropic initiatives.
Critics Ratings
‘The portfolio flagship has a regal presence, its relatively low sugar (5.5 g/l), bracing acidity and enlivening minerality countering impressive weight and creamy texture from 5 years on lees. 2011 shows lovely lime and orange tones from Chardonnay (80%, some barrel fermented) and Pinot Noir.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)
‘Overall Sparkling Wine of the Year 2017. “We have no rules,” says Pieter Ferriera of the Cape’s finest current fizz. “We just try to choose what’s wow.” He’s certainly succeeded with this palate-bogglingly complex cuvée if mostly Chardonnay with 20% Pinot Noir. Showing some subtle wooded notes, it has flavours of patisserie, orange zest, wild mushroom and toast, and fine, pin-head bubbles. 2017-22.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2017, 97/100
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