Capensis
Marklew
Capensis Red Blend 2005
Surprisingly nice wine. A gentle sweetness. — 12 years ago
Capensis
Graham Weerts Western Cape Chardonnay 2020
A Chardonnay with 14.5%abv ands doesn’t feel like it, this wine has a great balance of alcohol, acidity and fruit. Yellow plum, lemon, green apple, pear, acacia, wet stone, flint, vanilla, clove and a tantalizing sense of dried herbs and honey that gives it good dimension and a clean edge. Crisp on the palate with more acidity than you would expect for this alcohol level. Long finish with oak and apple fruit on the close. Substantial but it still has finesse. — 2 years ago
Capensis
Western cape Chardonnay 2015
Who would have thunk it?, a tasty Chardonnay with only a hint of butter, a nose of spice or pepper, a full yet not overwhelming nutty body, and a an "almost" clean finish that longingly lingers on the tongue waiting for the next sip. — 9 years ago
Capensis
Silene Chardonnay 2019
A little too opulent for my taste, though a nice pnp SA chard. — 2 years ago
Stellar Organics
Sauvignon Blanc
Organic Sauvignon blanc from Olifants River, Western Cape... + Oena capensis
very clear, very light and delicate notes. Grass, Green, herbal, quite creamy at the end.
Dazu: Curry-Bohnen / Sambal: Blumenkohl - Papayaessig - Kurkuma / Tomaten-Chutney / verkohlte Lauchzwiebel — 5 years ago
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay
Nose and pallate is slightly smoked fruit, cherries, pomegranate, strawberry, bright and fresh yet much more, silky smooth delicious. Good wines out of sa if you haven't tried capensis Chardonnay do so! — 9 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2023 Stellenbosch, South Africa 🇿🇦
Overview A beautifully balanced, quietly impressive Chardonnay from Stellenbosch that lands right in the sweet spot between freshness, texture, and subtle oak influence. This southern-hemisphere expression favors finesse over flash, lightly creamy from restrained malolactic fermentation, gently kissed by oak, and anchored by crisp mineral tension. Surprisingly polished, dangerously drinkable, and quietly sophisticated.
Aromas & Flavors Delicate tropical fruit, ripe citrus, and soft stone fruit lead the aromatics, followed by subtle toast and cream. On the palate, clean yellow fruit, gentle orchard notes, and a whisper of vanilla spice carry through, finishing with refreshing mineral lift and excellent clarity.
Mouthfeel Medium-bodied with a silky, lightly rounded texture. The balance between freshness and softness is spot-on, dry, lightly mineral, and effortlessly smooth without ever feeling heavy or overworked.
Food Pairings Roast chicken or turkey with herbs. Grilled halibut, scallops, or shrimp. Creamy pasta with lemon and herbs. Mushroom risotto. Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert, triple-cream styles).
Verdict A dangerously enjoyable Chardonnay that punches well above its weight. Think of it as a warm-climate cousin to Petit Chablis, bright, clean, lightly textured, and refreshingly precise. A true crowd-pleaser that still keeps serious wine lovers engaged.
Did You Know? Stellenbosch benefits from cooling maritime breezes off False Bay, helping preserve acidity and freshness in Chardonnay while still allowing full ripeness, a key reason many top South African Chards show both precision and generous fruit expression.
🍷 Personal Pick This is exactly the kind of Chardonnay that aligns with my own preferences , a surprising bottle to pour among friends that consistently overdelivers and disappears faster than expected.
— 14 days ago