Capensis Wines

Capensis Wines Capensis, meaning “from the Cape,” celebrates the character of the extreme vineyard sites of Sou

97 Points! 1 Master of Wine. Five distinct expressions of South African place. 471 Points accumulated. This year’s Tim A...
01/09/2026

97 Points!

1 Master of Wine. Five distinct expressions of South African place. 471 Points accumulated. This year’s Tim Atkin Special South Africa Report held remarkable achievements for our team and vineyards.

OUR RESULTS:
• Capensis Fijnbosch Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 | 97 points
• Capensis Chardonnay 2023 | 95 points
• Capensis West Coast Chardonnay 2024 | 94 points
• Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2024 | 93 points
• Capensis Silene Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 | 92 points

We are immensely proud. Together, these wines create a conversation about South African wine sites. From Stellenbosch’s highest single-block wine to vineyards across the Western Cape, these wines capture different soils, elevations and climates through the Capensis lens.

For us, this is a testament to the immense quality and possibility of South African wine on the international stage. It is also recognition of the people who tend to, interpret and care for our wine regions.


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Wines of South Africa

“If you think about the great Cabernet regions globally, we have the Margaux region in Bordeaux as well as the Médoc, Na...
29/08/2026

“If you think about the great Cabernet regions globally, we have the Margaux region in Bordeaux as well as the Médoc, Napa, parts of Sonoma County, Margaret River in Australia, a few areas in Chile, and Argentina,” he says. “It’s a small grouping of great spots, and I think we’re in a very fortunate position to have Stellenbosch, particularly the Helderberg, as one of them.”

~ Our winemaker, Graham Weerts, comments in the Robb Report on the exceptional quality and potential of Cabernet from Stellenbosch.

Designing the perfect cheeseboard to accompany the Silene Chardonnay…With a new vintage now available, we’re thoroughly ...
26/08/2026

Designing the perfect cheeseboard to accompany the Silene Chardonnay…

With a new vintage now available, we’re thoroughly enjoying cosy after-work and weekend snack platters with the Silene.

Here’s what we’d put on the perfectly paired cheeseboard:
> Karoo Crumble is our favourite
> homemade liver pâté
> a creamy brie
> freshly backed ciabatta or focaccia
> artichoke hearts
> smoked springbok carpaccio
> olive tapenade
> almonds or macadamia nuts

What is on your board?

24/08/2026

We catch up with Cedrick Delport today, our farm and vineyard manager, who has been looking over our corner of the Banghoek Valley for decades. He shares his take on our warm winter, the cover crops, and what to expect as we move into growing season soon.

The fruit from the Fijnbosch Vineyard brings refinement, structure, and acidity to Capensis, infusing the wine with pron...
23/08/2026

The fruit from the Fijnbosch Vineyard brings refinement, structure, and acidity to Capensis, infusing the wine with pronounced citrus notes.
It forms the heart and soul of the blend, constituting approximately half of it.
The vineyard, with minimal irrigation, typically ripens during the mid-to-late season.

The right wine completes the moment.
20/08/2026

The right wine completes the moment.

Vino Camino 2026! This past weekend was incredible. We saw people walking the beautiful streets of Prince Albert, while ...
18/08/2026

Vino Camino 2026!

This past weekend was incredible. We saw people walking the beautiful streets of Prince Albert, while enjoying our country’s best wine along the way.

A pilgrimage for anyone who wants to be out in nature, enjoying a slow sunset, great wine, and good conversation.

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16/08/2026

At Capensis, we believe that luxury and responsibility can belong in the same bottle.

That’s why we’ve chosen 100% recycled tin capsules — a small change that makes a significant difference.

According to the carbon footprint assessment, moving from virgin tin to 100% recycled tin can reduce the carbon footprint of the capsule by more than 50%. 🌱

It’s a reminder that sustainability doesn’t always have to be a grand gesture. Sometimes, it’s found in the details — in the choices we make before the wine ever reaches your glass.

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12/08/2026

Nose: A concentrated core, enveloped by layers of deep, velvety dark fruits, accented by subtle dark chocolate notes and the alluring fragrance of a well-worn cigar box.

Palate: Blueberries and cassis confidently lead the flavour profile, with black olive tapenade weaving in a touch of savoury complexity with fine, integrated tannins.

It can only be the Silene Cabernet Sauvignon 2023. Our foray into the world of red wine as an extension of our exploration into Stellenbosch terroir.

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