Capaia Cabernet Merlot

Cuvée from the Western Cape: red cherry, cranberry, French oak barrel.

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Capaia Cabernet Merlot

A South African red wine with a Bordeaux-inspired character: structured, accessible, with real aging potential.

Capaia is located in the Philadelphia Valley, north of Cape Town, where cool Atlantic winds slow down ripening and sharpen the aromatics. The winery relies on classic Bordeaux grape varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – and lets the cuvée mature in French oak barrels. This barrel aging gives the wine its typical depth without overpowering the fruit.

In the glass, dark cherries and cassis appear, plus fine hints of cedar wood and a light pepper note. The palate is full-bodied with soft, ripe tannins – the Merlot portion brings suppleness, the Cabernet Sauvignon the necessary structure. The finish is long and lingeringly spicy.

  • Food: Grilled beef, leg of lamb with herb crust, mature cheddar
  • Temperature: 16–18 °C
Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Taste Dry
Alcohol 13,5 % Vol.
Serving temp. 16–18 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin South Africa
Region Franschhoek
Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine color Red Wine
Vintage 2019
Alcohol content 13,5 % Vol.
Residual sugar 3,1 g/l
Taste Dry

The Winery

Capaia

The Capaia winery is located in Philadelphia, about 30 kilometers north of Cape Town and not far from the Atlantic, and is one of South Africa's renowned boutique wineries.

It was founded in 1997 by Alexander Baron von Essen and his wife Ingrid on a former wheat farm, whose soils proved ideal for viticulture after intensive analysis. The estate follows the classic Château principle: all wines come exclusively from their own grapes.

The vineyards are located on the slopes of the Olifantskop on slate and clay soils, benefiting from cool sea breezes and different orientations, which gives the wines elegance, freshness, and depth.

Capaia is particularly known for its Bordeaux-inspired red wines, above all the "Capaia One" cuvée, supplemented by varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and a mineral Sauvignon Blanc. Overall, Capaia stands for the combination of South African terroir with a European-influenced wine philosophy and high artisanal quality.

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