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

03/06/2026

Who said Chardonnay isn’t a winter wine?

Its texture, quiet richness, and layered complexity make it a natural companion to layered dishes, soulful food, and colder evenings.

Whether shared beside a fire, around a long table, or while watching winter weather settle over the valley, a truly well-structured and integrated Chardonnay brings warmth in its own understated way.

02/06/2026

NEW VINTAGE | Silene Chardonnay 2025

Every time we release a vintage, it is not because the previous one sold out (although they do), or because we’re rushing to bring you the latest from our cellar.

No. We release a new vintage when it’s ready for you. We store our wines in the bottle, allowing them to settle and round out. So that you know, when we announce a new vintage, this vintage can be enjoyed now or kept a while longer for added maturity.

Layered, expressive, and unmistakably Stellenbosch, the 2025 Silene Chardonnay explores the elegance and energy that high-altitude vineyards bring to the glass.

A wine created to be both thoughtful and deeply enjoyable from the very first sip. Available to order from: [email protected]

01/06/2026

How did the May storms affect our vines?

Settle in for a viticulture chat…

WHAT HAPPENED?
May brought extraordinary weather to Stellenbosch. Intense storms swept through the Cape with unusually high autumn rainfall, icy temperatures, and snowfall across the interior mountains. While dramatic, conditions like these play an important role in the vineyard cycle.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?
After harvest, the vines begin preparing for dormancy. Heavy rainfall during this period helps replenish deep soil moisture reserves after the dry summer months, allowing roots to recover and store energy ahead of winter. The cold temperatures are equally significant. Vines require proper winter chill to reset their biological cycle, encouraging even budbreak and balanced growth when spring arrives.

SO WHAT NOW?
Too much rainfall can create challenges in the vineyards and surrounding soils, requiring careful management of erosion, cover crops, and drainage. Our team will be keeping a watchful eye over their period of dormancy and ensuring the vines are in the right stage at the right time through hands-on vineyard management.

In many ways, early winters like this remind us how closely wine remains tied to nature’s rhythms and influence. Watch this space – the 2027 wines are already being made beneath the surface!

31/05/2026

Out and about this winter

Graham Weerts, our winemaker, and Anzel Rheeder, who guides our brand experiences and sales, will be visiting partners in South Africa over the next few weeks in Greyton, Prince Albert, and Johannesburg.

Please contact our team if you’d like to arrange a meeting in these regions, a tasting at Kliphuis, or to place an order direct to your business or home.

27/05/2026

We were immensely proud watching this thoughtful video shared by the .

Our winemaker and leader at Capensis, Graham Weerts, became a member of the esteemed Guild at the end of 2025. It is an incredible community of South African winemakers pioneering the industry, exemplifying the excellence of the craft, and guiding meaningful transformation in the SA wine industry.

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24/05/2026

This view truly never grows old…

📍 Kliphuis, Fjinbosch Vineyards, Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch. The home of Capensis Wines in South Africa.

21/05/2026

From the mountain vineyards of Stellenbosch to tables around the world ~ today we raise a glass to Chardonnay.

Happy International Chardonnay Day. 🥂

19/05/2026

News from the farm.

The Western Cape saw 185mm of rain in just 72 hours this past week. We're grateful to share that Fijnbosch came through well. Years of careful drainage work in our vineyards proved their worth when it mattered most.

The farm is settling into its quieter rhythm now. Cover crops are thriving, the vegetable garden is sending up its first shoots of the season, and our fynbos corridors are about to put on a show. The proteas are beginning to flower, and within a few weeks the hillsides will be something to see.

The early cold has been good for the vines, easing them into their winter rest. This week, our focus turns to tree management after the storms. The kind of steady work that holds a farm together.

All is well in the Banghoek Valley.

18/05/2026

The Capensis Collection | Available exclusively to our newsletter subscribers and visitors at Kliphuis.

Swipe to explore the philosophy of The Collection, and what wine treasures lie in store.

To gain access to these incredible library Chardonnays, vertical selections, limited releases, and more, contact our team to subscribe - [email protected]

Edition 1 has been released, and is available to order on until the end of this week. Never to be repeated.

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