Capaia 2008

Nestling against the hills of Koeberg, Capaia is situated only 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean at altitudes of between 170m and 270m, receiving cool sea breezes and night-time mist in this area, which are beneficial factors when it comes to the quality of grapes.

Optimum ripeness of the grapes as prerequisite at harvest time, together with natural fermentation in 150 year-old French Oak fermenters and allowing all free-running juice to be entirely gravity fed has proved a method to create an outstanding wine. For malolactic fermentation the individual vineyard blocks were kept separate to evaluate their quality before being carefully blended together, after which maturation took place in 60% new French Oak barrels.

This crimson Cabernet dominated Bordeaux with a splash of Shiraz shows impressive, rich, complex layers of dark fruits with carpaccio meatiness from time spent in the barrels. The fruit / oak balance is harmonious, with the soft firm tannins producing a wine of excellent structure