Capensis
Silene Chardonnay
2019
Western Cape, South Africa
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$40
“Capensis” is Latin for “from the Cape” and pays homage to one of the world’s oldest winemaking regions, South Africa’s Western Cape. Silene is sourced from two vineyards in the Stellenbosch District, where warm summer days meet cool afternoon sea breezes. Lime, lemon, orange blossom and nectarine aromas explode from the glass, with just a hint of crème brûlée. A full palate of citrus and rich minerals drives a saline finish. Light. Lingering. Lasting.
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NM 8/2023
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Wine Spectator
AN 3/2023
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Wine & Spirits
CW 4/2022
A blend of the Capensis estate Fijnbosch vineyard and neighboring mountain vineyards, Silene provides 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.
Aromas
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Lily
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White Nectarine
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Vanilla Bean
Flavors
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Peach Compote
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Citrus Peel
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About Capensis
Dedicated exclusively to Chardonnay, Capensis places confidence in a single variety and its ability to express itself differently throughout South Africa’s Western Cape. Inspired by the region’s ancient geology and dramatic landscape, Capensis, meaning “from the Cape” in Latin, is guided by the hand of South African winemaker, Graham Weerts. Wielding Chardonnay’s capacity for site-expression, Weerts shines a light on the Western Cape’s sublime high elevation vineyards with the aim to rival the greatest, ageworthy white wines of the world.
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