2022 Cap Maritime "Coastal" Chardonnay Cape South Coast

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Cap Maritime was established by the acclaimed team behind famed winery Boekenhoutskloof to showcase the remarkable potential of South Africa's cool-climate coastal vineyards, with a focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Sourcing fruit primarily from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus, the wines benefit from cooling Atlantic breezes and mineral-rich soils that produce exceptional freshness and finesse. Rather than emphasizing richness or overt fruit, Cap Maritime strives for a more restrained, Burgundian-inspired style built around elegance, texture, perfume, and a clear expression of site. Careful vineyard selection and thoughtful, minimalist winemaking allow each bottling to reflect its unique terroir with clarity and nuance. Today, Cap Maritime has earned a reputation as one of South Africa's leading producers of refined, age-worthy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, demonstrating just how compelling the country's coolest growing regions can be.