We visited Capensis in February and had the most amazing visit. The tasting room and some of the vineyards in Stellenbosch are so unbelievably picturesque. The local flora and fauna abounds and it really is a magical place!
Silene is the entry to the range, where at present just 3 Chardonnay's are made.
The grapes for the Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2019 are blend of the following vineyard sites: 39% Nooitgedacht Vineyard, 17% Fijnbosch Estate Vineyard, 17% Navarre Vineyard, 12% Sonop Vineyard and 15% Zeter Vineyard. The wine is matured for 10 months in French oak 30% new.
The intent of Capensis Silene Chardonnay is to highlight the nuances and profound flavor profile that can be found in the Stellenbosch winegrowing region. As a contrast to the winemaking practices of the flagship Western Cape Chardonnay – which is a blend of several distinct sites from across the Western Cape – winemaker Graham Weerts focuses on the unique terroir of Stellenbosch for Silene. A blend of two mountain vineyards, our estate Fijnbosch vineyard and the neighboring Nooitgedacht vineyard, provide an aromatic explosion of lime, lemon, orange blossom, nectarine and a nuance of fresh crème brûlée. A full palate of citrus and rich minerals drives a saline finish, light on its feet yet dense and long.
