Capaia 2021 (ex. Capaia ONE)

Accolades:
- 2024 Gilbert & Gaillard – 91 pts Gold
- 2024 Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold

Ageing Potential:
- Up to 10 years from vintage.

Blend Information:
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 18% Shiraz, 13% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

About the Harvest:
Following a good, wet winter in the Cape as it should be, harvest 2021 promised less stressed fruits and even better quality grapes. Spring was moderate and the cool climate carried through to December and January.

Picked at optimum ripeness, grapes underwent natural fermentation in large French oak fermenters. Following malolactic fermentation, individual blocks were kept separate for eight months. Using only the free running juice, this blend was carefully created and matured for a further 12 months in French oak barriques.
Ruby brick. Cassis and dried fruit on the blackberry nose. Plum and prune on the nose with dried fruit and leather following from the nose. Grippy and lengthy on the chocolaty finish. Made to age.


Food Suggestion:
- This powerful wine match well with substantial dishes, like braised short ribs, grilled steak and roast venison.

Winemaker:
Stephan von Neippberg, Bernabé Strydom

Main Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage:
2021

Alcohol:
14,5 %

Type:
Red

Style:
Dry

Body:
Full

Taste:
Fragrant

pH:
3,67

RS:
2,3 g/l

Total Acid:
5,5 g/l

Total SO2:
87 mg/l

Appellation:
Philadelphia