This Graham Beck brut is made from two grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and is presented in a beautiful Magnum bottle. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully transported to the press in small crates. The pressing takes place in Graham Beck's cellars. The musts then undergo separate fermentation, creating the perfect blend for this delicious brut. Once the perfect blend has been created, the wine is bottled with yeast and rests in the bottle for 15 to 18 months. During this period, the beautiful, subtle bubbles develop. The result is a wonderfully delicate and festive sparkling white wine, also known as Vonkel Wyn in South Africa. Because this sparkling wine is presented in a Magnum bottle, the bottle aging is particularly good. The festive character of this wine is evident, as evidenced by the inaugurations of both Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. They both favored this delicious Graham Beck Brut. The 1.5-liter Magnum bottles were also available.
Pouring this Magnum reveals a light golden color with delicate bubbles dancing in the glass. The nose reveals aromas of fresh citrus and notes of ripe white fruit. On the palate, this Graham Beck Brut boasts a rich, creamy complexity accompanied by a very fine mousse that contributes to the freshness and finesse of this brut. The finish is rich and smooth, with a pleasant tingle on the tongue thanks to the beautiful mousse. How lovely would it be to give this large 1.5-liter bottle as a gift or to share it with others?
