Graham Beck named Cap Classique partner for Taste of Cape Town 2026
The Taste of Cape Town 2026 will be held at Green Point Cricket Club on November 28 and 29.
The House of Graham Beck has been confirmed as the Taste of Cape Town's Cap Classique partner, anchoring a curated collection of six Cape wine houses that will pour across both days at Green Point Cricket Club.
The House of Graham Beck is joined by Kleine Zalze and Cavalli in Stellenbosch, Waterford Estate in the Blaauwklippen Valley, Steenberg Vineyards in Constantia, where wine has been farmed since 1682, and The Chocolate Block from Boekenhoutskloof in Franschhoek.
The event wine offering is curated. Instead of selling the wine category to a single brand, Taste of Cape Town appointed a wine curator to build a list that could match 12 of the best restaurant kitchens, a chef school, and a masterclass programme, running over two days.
“A festival built around flavour deserves wines that complement every bite,” says Keri Espey, Event Manager for BFE and appointed Wine Curator for Taste of Cape Town.
Tickets are on sale now at www.tasteofcapetown.com and through Quicket.
Across two days, 12 kitchens will bring the city’s best flavours to life, with a carefully curated selection of Western Cape wines alongside them. Graham Beck sets the tone with a beautiful glass of Cap Classique on arrival.
From vibrant Sauvignon Blanc and textured Chenin Blanc to beautifully structured, full-bodied reds, our selection of wines can move effortlessly across the diverse range of flavours and cuisines that will be on offer at Taste of Cape Town.
South African wine is wonderfully versatile at the table. It’s a reflection of the diversity of our terroirs, our winemakers and the increasingly distinctive, contemporary character of South African wine. And there’s a lovely sense of place behind it all - every wine on the list is grown, pressed and bottled right here in the Western Cape. Celebrating the extraordinary food, wine and character from our corner of the world.
Graham Beck's Cap Classique will pour as the welcome, and Graham Beck's Vintage range will be served within the Slow Life VIP Lounge.
"Local is lekker is not a slogan we borrowed for a campaign. It is what is in the glass," says Bonnke Shipalana, Group CEO of The Allure Group, which holds the exclusive IMG licence for Taste Festival in South Africa.
"Taste runs in London, Paris, São Paulo and Dubai. In Cape Town we are pouring Robertson, Stellenbosch, Constantia, and Franschhoek, next to South African chefs cooking South African produce, within sight of the mountain the grapes grew under."
Shipalana adds: "Twelve thousand people will come through the gates over two days. Buy your tickets now. When the chefs arrive, the good times begin."
Green Point Cricket Club opens its gates at 11am on Saturday, November 28, and does it all again on Sunday, November 29, with both days running through to 10pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.tasteofcapetown.com and through Quicket.
The Taste Entry Pass at R450 per person puts you inside with everything open to you: every restaurant, every demonstration, every pour. Taste Premium at R595 adds a Signature dish voucher.
Taste Lux at R895 starts you with a welcome drink in your hand, a Cap Classique, a wine or a soft drink, and sends you in with two dish vouchers, one Signature and one Taste Exclusive. Taste Lux Friends brings four of you through the gate for R3 222, with four welcome drinks, four Signature dishes, and four Taste Exclusive dishes between you, R358 less than buying the four seats separately.
