Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R375
‘Silene is the lowest priced of Capensis’ three Chardonnays, but it's a pretty special white in its own right. Partnering fruit from three sites - two on the Helderberg and one in Banghoek - this is way less oaky than it used to be, showing taut, mouth-watering acidity, a dab of crème fraîche, very subtle wood spices and lots of energy, drive and citrus fruit flavours. 2023-29’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2023, 94/100
'A blend of two mountain vineyards, our estate Fijnbosch vineyard and the neighboring Nooitgedacht vineyard, provide an aromatic explosion of lime, lemon, orange blossom, jasmine and spice. A tight palate of citrus and rich minerals drives a saline finish, light on its feet yet dense and long.' – Winemaker
'A blend of two mountain vineyards, our estate Fijnbosch vineyard and the neighboring Nooitgedacht vineyard, provide an aromatic explosion of lime, lemon, orange blossom, jasmine and spice. A tight palate of citrus and rich minerals drives a saline finish, light on its feet yet dense and long.' – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Graham Weerts |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Chardonnay |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Rating | TA 94 |
| Producer information | Capensis, which is Latin for ‘from the Cape’, was founded in 2013 and is owned by the Jackson Family. Winemaker Graham Weerts creates Chardonnay from sites located in Stellenbosch, Overberg, and Robertson. The Capensis estate vineyard, Fijnbosch, is located on the Groot Drakenstein mountains in the Banghoek Valley and makes up about half of their blend. |
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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