Capensis Silene
A blend of our estate Fijnbosch vineyard and neighboring mountain vineyards, the 2025 Silene offers alluring notes of lemon-lime, peach, and citrus blossom, carried by a bright salinity and richly textured, mineral finish.
100% Chardonnay
Stellenbosch, Western Cape,
South Africa
34% Fijnbosch Estate Vineyard
30% Nooitgedacht Vineyard
15% Zetler Vineyards
14% Vlottenburg
7% Du Bois
10 months in French oak
30% new
The wine opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, white peach, grapefruit, and citrus blossom, followed by delicate hints of crushed oyster shell, toasted almond, and subtle brioche.
The palate is energetic and refined, revealing bright citrus, ripe nectarine, and green apple layered over a sleek mineral core. A lively natural acidity brings freshness and drive, while restrained oak integration adds texture without overshadowing the purity of fruit. The finish is long, saline, and refreshing. Elegant yet approachable in its youth, the 2025 vintage leans into freshness, finesse, and balance.
