Chardonnay

This wine would pair well with all kinds of seafood, chicken or turkey, especially dishes with a cream sauce.

Located in the Stellenbosch region, the estate owned Fijnbosch Vineyard sits at 524 meters in elevation. The vineyard includes eight hectares of vines planted on steep terrain against the slopes of the Groot Drakenstein in the Banghoek Valley. The high elevation, clay soils and fynbos surrounding the vines contribute to the Chardonnay’s exceptional natural acidity and complexity. Resting high in the mountains of Overberg at 757 meters, the Kaaimansgat Vineyard literally translates to “crocodile’s lair.” The E . Bruwer Vineyard is located in the Robertson region, where Chardonnay grapes thrive on the pockets of limestone soil. The elevation of this vineyard is 174 meters.

50% of blend aged in 100% new French oak for 10 months.

Immediately after hand harvesting, whole clusters are pressed in an enclosed membrane press. After the juice is allowed to settle for 24 to 36 hours, it is inoculated with selected yeast strains and fermented in small French oak barrels or at 65°F in stainless steel tanks.

Capensis is a family of three wines dedicated exclusively to Chardonnay. The name Capensis is taken from the Latin word meaning,“from the Cape,” and pays homage to its home in the Western Cape of South Africa, one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world Ancient geology and dramatic landscape form the foundation for Capensis, which celebrates the diverse and remarkable winegrowing potential of the Western Cape.