Description
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 Château principle). Capaia’s 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 Gál, as well as with the requirements of state-of-the-art wine-making.
Capaia 2008 is crimson Cabernet dominated Bordeaux with a splash of Shiraz showing impressive, rich, complex layers of dark fruits with carpaccio meatiness from time spent in the barrels. The fruit / oak balance is harmonious, with the soft firm tannins producing a wine of excellent structure.
Score: 90 Points, Wine Spectator
