Capaia 2020 (ex. Capaia One)

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Winemaker

Stephan von Neippberg, Bernabé Strydom

Main Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage

2020

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

TASTING NOTES

Tiger needing time to be tamed. Dark berry on the rich nose. Grippy on the full palate with bright fruit on the lengthy finish. Made to age. This powerful wine match well with substantial dishes, like braised short ribs, grilled steak and roast venison.

DESCRIPTION

Important Notice:

CAPAIA ONE has been renamed to CAPAIA.
PRESS RELEASE

Accolades

2023 Gilbert & Gaillard – 92 pts Gold
2023 Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold

Ageing Potential

Up to 10 years from vintage

Blend Information

43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Shiraz, 19% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

Food Suggestions

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

About The Harvest

Following a good, wet winter in the Cape as it should be, harvest 2020 promised less stressed fruits and even better quality grapes. Spring was moderate and the cool climate carried through to December and January.

In The Cellar

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.