Chardonnay from the Cape’s Mountain Slopes
Capensis is a focused Chardonnay projectin Stellenbosch, founded with the ambition to showcase the exceptionalpotential of high-altitude vineyards in South Africa’s Western Cape. Theproject was established by the Jackson Family Wines group together withwinemaker Graham Weerts, with the goal of producing Chardonnay that reflectsthe unique mountain terroirs of the region.
The vineyards are located in some of theCape’s most elevated sites, including areas within Stellenbosch and surroundingmountain ranges. These vineyards benefit from cooler temperatures, strong oceaninfluences and significant day–night temperature variation. The soils, oftencomposed of decomposed granite and sandstone, provide excellent drainage andcontribute to the wines’ distinctive mineral tension.
