Capaia Durbanville New Philadelphia 2005 Capaia ( Chateau )Capaia 140 ( 350 ) Olifantskop 30 10 Capaia 1997 Ingrid Baroness von Essen Alexander Baron von Essen 200 Tibor Gl

New Philadelphia

34% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Shiraz

60% 15 Capaia

On the grounds of a former fruit farm Capaia was created in 1997 by Ingrid Baroness von Essen and Alexander Baron von Essen. Capaia is part of the New Philadelphia wine-growing region, near Durbanville, and constitutes a wine ward of its own. In 2005, Capaia was declared an estate (in accordance with the Chteau principle). Capaias entire terrain comprises 140 hectares (approximately 350 acres), and extends upwards across the north-east flank of the Olifantskop. It is located about 30 km from Cape Town and 10 km from the Atlantic.
The heart of Capaia is the winery, which has been built into the slope at an altitude of 200 metres. It was erected and equipped in line with the specifications stated by Tibor Gl, as well as with the requirements of state-of-the-art wine-making.

Country of Origin:
New Philadelphia, South Africa

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
34% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Shiraz

Vinification:
15 months in 60% new French oak Barriques. In accordance with the chteau principle, all our wines are pressed exclusively from grapes grown on Capaia territory.

Tasting Notes:
The body is still full, rich and ripe, with loads of black prunes, coffee, licorice, light madira touch and black chocolate. The finish is long, rich and ripe. Overall robust and ripe.