Cap Maritime
We started producing our Cap Maritime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with the 2017 vintage, working with vineyards located in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The enthusiasm around the brand and the wines was palpable, but the appellation had stolen our hearts. Research began and within two years, in 2019, untouched land was acquired and saw the establishment of Cap Maritime, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The property is just 4 kilometres from the ocean and is situated on the north-west face of the valley, with views over the hills and the Bot River Lagoon.
With the 2021 harvest, the prospect arose of working with fantastic vineyards in the Overberg and Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge appellations. From this opportunity, the blend of these selected plots classified as Cape South Coast origin, our Coastal wines were born, through which winemaker Gottfried Macke seeks to bring a youthful accessibility while remaining true to the house style. His preference for emphasising texture and perfume over the opulence of primary fruit is a hallmark of his wines.
The Coastal Chardonnay grapes were hand-picked and sorted into small boxes before being transported by refrigerated lorry to our winery in Franschhoek. At the winery, a careful selection process was carried out to ensure that only healthy, whole bunches were pressed. The juice settled naturally in the vat for two days before being transferred to 20 per cent new 22SL French barrels (neutral wood), 50 per cent older 22SL French barrels and 30 per cent concrete vats where fermentation began spontaneously. A light batonnage was carried out during the 12-month ageing period.
Awards
Jancis Robinson – 17 Punkte , Wine Spectator – 90 Punkte
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106956
