2021 Norval Foundation Benefit Auction

Live Virtual Auction, 9 December 2021

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 54 624
Lot 21
  • Two night’s accommodation at Grace House at Graham Beck Estate for up to 12 Guests.
  • Two night’s accommodation at Grace House at Graham Beck Estate for up to 12 Guests.
  • Two night’s accommodation at Grace House at Graham Beck Estate for up to 12 Guests.
  • Two night’s accommodation at Grace House at Graham Beck Estate for up to 12 Guests.


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 624

About this Item

Two night’s accommodation at Grace House at Graham Beck Estate for up to 12 Guests.

Situated in the Breede River Valley and only ten kilometres from the scenic town of Robertson along the popular Route 60, Graham Beck Estate invites you for an exclusive and sparkling weekend getaway. The magical weekend will commence on the Friday evening with arrival at Grace House, the Beck family`s private luxury manor home on the Robertson estate.
An indulgent dinner will follow, expertly complemented by a variety of Graham Beck Cap Classique sparkling wines and hosted by Graham Beck cellar master, Pieter Ferreira, or winemaker Pierre de Klerk Activities to include a tour of the facilities, a masterclass tasting session conveyed by Pieter and Pierre and seeking to explore interesting topics such what effect glassware has on the tasting experience, lees ageing vs. cork ageing, the effect of dosage and many more. This extraordinary opportunity will end with an aspirational benchmark tasting highlighting some gems from the Graham Beck vinoteque as well as a few of the world’s finest sparkling wines.
This experience will also include 12 bottles of the Graham Beck prestigious bubblies to enjoy over the period of your stay. The day will end with a scenic sunset drive through the Graham & Rhona Beck private nature reserve, led by Graham Beck resident conservation manager, Mossie Basson.
The conversation offers a special chance to explore this very special biome - the nature reserve is home to many indigenous species of fauna including the highly endangered and rare riverine rabbit, as well as large tracts of highly sensitive succulent Karoo vegetation. A private dinner will follow at Grace House. Experience to end off with our guests enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the Grace Manor House before departure.

The property is an elegant, exclusive-use home offering an elevated, farm-style one-of-a-kind experience. Up to 12 guests are accommodated in six individual bedrooms, each comprising a spacious en-suite. Leading off the fully equipped kitchen is a contemporary dining room flowing into a welcoming family lounge.

Included in your two night stay: Grace House farm breakfast and lunch daily, prepared by Chef Bettie and Host, Gretchen. A Graham Beck Cap Classique Tasting and 12 bottles of Graham Beck wines. An immersive private sundowner tour of the adjacent nature reserve with Mossie Basson, our Conservation Manager, with bubbles and treats. A truly South African braai experience with all the spoils.

Terms and Conditions: All other extras and additional experiences will be for your own account. This voucher may not be redeemed for cash.

The terms and conditions of this voucher is not interchangeable. Validity: 05.12.2021 – 30.11.2022 (Excluding 21 December 2021 - 10 January 2022)

Notes

Kindly donated by Graham Beck Estate, Robertson.



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