Capaia Cabernet Merlot

Capaia winery is located in Philadelphia, about 30 kilometers north of Cape Town and not far from the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of South Africa's most prestigious boutique wineries. It was founded in 1997 by Alexander Baron von Essen and his wife Ingrid on a former wheat farm, whose soils, after intensive analysis, proved ideal for viticulture. The estate follows the classic château principle: all wines are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes. The vineyards lie on the slopes of Olifantskop on slate and clay soils, benefiting from cool sea breezes and varying exposures, which lend the wines elegance, freshness, and depth. Capaia is particularly known for its Bordeaux-inspired red wines, most notably the "Capaia One" blend, complemented by varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and a mineral Sauvignon Blanc. Overall, Capaia represents the fusion of South African terroir with a European-influenced winemaking philosophy and high-quality craftsmanship.